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Project Accountant

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Project Accountant

Office Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Position Classification: Full-Time Regular

Rockford Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to support the accounting operations of assigned construction projects, focusing on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project-related financial processes. This role partners closely with project teams and the management staff to ensure accurate financial reporting, timely payments, and successful execution of company objectives.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments. Key responsibilities include preparing owner pay applications, processing trade contractor payments, and collecting and reviewing sworn statements and lien waivers throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is reliable, analytical, detail-oriented, and has a basic understanding of accounting principles. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders are essential. At Rockford Construction, you’ll be part of a fun, hardworking, and team-focused environment that values collaboration and professional growth.

What Will I Do?

  • Foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Prepare and assemble monthly owner pay applications
  • Maintain and adjust project budgets and change orders
  • Serve as a resource for resolving accounts payable and accounts receivable issues
  • Track project receivables and monitor collections
  • Enter trade contractor invoices into approval workflow system
  • Review sworn statements and tiered lien waivers for accuracy and compliance
  • Monitor project underbilling and assist with resolution
  • Manage and process trade payables based on contract terms
  • Act as liaison between operations, vendors/trade contractors, and owners
  • Assist with month-end close and audit preparations as needed
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Accounting or a minimum of three years of accounting experience (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Experience with ERP; Acumatica experience a plus
  • Experience with Project Management software (Procore) a plus
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong commitment to meeting deadlines and supporting team success

Benefits

Each day, we strive to provide and deliver more – for our clients and teammates alike. Rockford offers competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, continued learning and training opportunities, on-site fitness activities, tuition reimbursement, 401K with company match, and flexible scheduling.

Who We Are

At Rockford, we’re not just in the business of creating buildings – we’re creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we’re looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we’ve built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We’re delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that’s built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality.

Rockford Construction is an equal opportunity employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. Rockford Construction will not discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, military service, partisan consideration, disability, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal and state laws.

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