Restoration Bookkeeper

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching


• Paid time off

Mitigation, restoration, data entry
The bookkeeper's role

In the context of disaster recovery, mitigation and restoration are distinct but related processes, both of which generate significant data requiring precise entry and management by a skilled bookkeeper:

1. Mitigation

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  Focus: Taking actions to reduce the severity or impact of potential future disasters.


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  Examples: Installing flood barriers, reinforcing buildings, implementing early warning systems, securing financial backups for bookkeeping operations.


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  Data Entry Aspects: A bookkeeper will record the costs associated with these preventative measures, tracking expenses for materials, labor, and relevant services using DASH, the program used at Divine Restoration all information need per job.

2. Restoration

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  Focus: Repairing or replacing damaged items and restoring the affected area to its pre-disaster condition.


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  Examples: Cleaning up water damage, rebuilding structures after a fire, replacing damaged equipment, and restoring accounting data.


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  Data Entry Aspects: This involves meticulous record-keeping of all expenses incurred during the recovery process. This includes tracking cleanup costs, property damage, inventory replacement, and insurance proceeds. A bookkeeper is crucial for:
  
  
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    Tracking Costs: Precisely documenting expenses related to repairs, materials, labor, and associated services.
  
  
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    Handling Insurance Claims: Recording claim amounts as receivables, meticulously linking them to the associated losses, and managing the inflow of funds from insurance payouts.
  
  

3. Bookkeeper's role in mitigation and restoration

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  Financial Accuracy: Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial figures throughout the recovery process by diligently recording all transactions. YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH QUICKBOOKS AND DASH
  


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  Data Organization: Maintaining organized and detailed records of all financial transactions related to mitigation and restoration efforts, including expenses, insurance claims, and grant funds.


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  Reporting: Providing comprehensive financial reports to help business leaders make informed decisions, manage cash flow, and identify cost-cutting opportunities during the recovery phase


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  Compliance: Ensuring compliance with tax regulations


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  Audit Support: Maintaining readily accessible documentation to facilitate audits, whether by internal teams, external auditors, or governmental agencies involved in disaster relief efforts, says The University of Tennessee System.

4. Other Office Tasks
~Posting Payroll Bi-weekly
~Holding Morning Meetings with team to gather notes and updates on jobs and help direct the logistics of the day.
~Answering initial phone calls into Divine Restoration

In essence , the bookkeeper acts as the financial steward of the mitigation and restoration process, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded, properly managed, and readily available for informed decision-making and smooth recovery operations

Compensation: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

The IICRC is the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a non-profit organization for the Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Industries. The IICRC, originally named the International Institute of Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Inc. (IICUC), was founded in 1972 by Ed York. Since starting in 1972, the IICRC has evolved into a global organization with more than 49,000 active Certified Technicians and more than 6,500 Certified Firms around the world.

The IICRC is managed by its Board of Directors, which is composed of 15 industry leaders elected by the IICRC’s Shareholders. The Board of Directors’ function is to represent the various interests of the applicants while leading the direction of the organization. The Board of Directors meets four times per year and is tasked with the responsibility of helping shape future policies of the organization and uphold the standards that help shape the industry.