AR/AP Specialist

Lincoln, CA

Full Time

Accounting and Finance

Mid Level

Lawton Construction and Restoration, Inc. provides construction, reconstruction and emergency services throughout the Sacramento, Bay Area, and Nevada and surrounding areas, delivering award-winning, innovative solutions, and outstanding service to our customers and insurance providers. Over our 35+ years in business, Lawton Construction and Restoration, Inc has earned a strong reputation amongst a wide variety of insurance carriers as well as our satisfied homeowners. As a quality contractor, we hire the best people and provide opportunities for professional growth.

The Opportunity:

This AR/AP Specialist role is first and foremost about personality and work ethic, supported by solid accounting skills. The right person will take ownership, move fast, think for themselves, and solve problems without hand-holding.

We are looking for someone who:

Hates wasting time and doesn’t dilly dally through the day.
Is laser‑focused, organized, and keeps things moving without constant reminders.
Is a critical thinker who notices when numbers don’t look right and digs in to find out why.
Is a problem solver who sees issues with invoices, payments, or statements and works to fix them instead of passing them on.
Takes ownership of their work and communicates clearly with the team, vendors, and customers.

If your natural style is “see it, fix it, finish it”, this job is for you.

Who This Role Is NOT For

This is not the right position if you:

Want a slow, easygoing day with lots of downtime.
Need constant direction, babysitting, or reminders to stay on task.
Avoid making decisions or feel uncomfortable asking questions and challenging inconsistencies.
Get easily overwhelmed when there are multiple deadlines and moving parts.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Prepare and send customer invoices accurately and on time.
Post payments and deposits and keep AR records clean and current.
Monitor aging and follow up on past due accounts professionally and persistently.
Help with reconciliations, reporting, and month‑end close related to AR.

Accounts Payable (AP)

Process vendor and subcontractor invoices, verify against purchase orders, and confirm pricing/terms.
Ensure bills are paid accurately and on time, following company procedures.
Help with job costing, profitability reports, and reconciliations as needed.
Monitor AP emails and respond quickly so nothing sits or gets stale.

Skills & Tools

You should be comfortable with:

QuickBooks and other accounting or industry software (e.g., NextGear DASH, etc.).
Microsoft Office – especially Outlook and Excel.
Basic accounting theory and how AR/AP flows through the books.

Experience & Education

2–5 years of AR, AP, or general accounting experience is preferred.
Accounting coursework, certification, or degree is a plus, but a strong work ethic and fast learning matter most.
Experience working with insurance‑related claims, adjusters, TPAs, or restoration projects is a strong plus, especially handling documentation, billing, and follow‑up tied to those claims.
Background in insurance‑related claims or restoration (working with adjusters, TPAs, or claim documentation) is highly preferred

Work Environment

This is an in‑office position in a standard office setting with regular computer and phone work.

Hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.

Our Benefits Include:
• Competitive pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off/ Holiday Pay

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