Construction Project Accountant — Growth & Flexible Hours

Rockford Construction Co.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Continued learning and training

On-site fitness activities

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or 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.

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

Skills

Accounting principles

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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