Project Accountant

Office Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Full-Time Regular position.

About the role

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 management staff to ensure accurate financial reporting, timely payments, and successful execution of company objectives. You will work collaboratively with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• Generous paid time off
• Continued learning and training opportunities
• On-site fitness activities
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with company match
• Flexible scheduling

About Rockford Construction

At Rockford, we're not just in the business of creating buildings—we're creating neighborhoods, businesses, and communities. 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 built on safety, teamwork, and a dedication to quality.