Property Accountant

Property Accountant

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Position Classification: Full-Time Regular

We are looking for a Property Accountant who will work alongside our Property Management team. Someone with a strong desire to excel and work across a variety of functions and is committed to delivering quality service to our clients. You will prepare financial statements and handle all accounting functions from beginning to end on assigned properties. This individual will work closely with the Rockford Development, Property Management, and Construction Management teams to execute company objectives.

If you have accounting experience and a passion for the property and/or construction industry, apply today and become a part of our dynamic team!

Key Responsibilities

• Review month-end financials and make adjusting entries as necessary; assemble month-end reporting packages for assigned properties including financial synopsis.
• Generate reports for asset management purposes to include cash-flow projections, capital spending, rent roll, etc.
• Maintain balance sheet account schedules.
• Participate in annual budget preparations, year end financial statements and workpapers for tax accounting.
• Assist in annual CAM reconciliation.
• Prepare partner cash calls.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, and security deposit accounting at tenant move out.
• Generate monthly rent charges, and ad-hoc charges to tenants and other parties as necessary.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and communicate collection efforts with management, record tenant and miscellaneous receipts.
• Review and approve invoices for weekly payment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution or the equivalent professional work experience.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience with multiple entities.
• Reliable, analytical, and able to communicate effectively with multiple levels of management, clients, investors and staff.
• Accounting software experience, Yardi experience is preferred, but not required.
• The ability to adapt and excel in changing environments.
• The ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks at once.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and possess sharp business acumen.

Bonus Skills and Experience:

• Real Estate tax accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel experience.

At Rockford, we believe that investing in our people is essential to our success. We offer a competitive compensation package along with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match to help you plan for the future. Our team members have access to comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous paid time off, and flexible work schedules that support work-life balance. We encourage continued growth through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities, and we promote well-being through on-site health and wellness programs. Rockford also provides industry-leading technology to empower our teams and offers meaningful ways to give back through volunteer time off and partnerships with local organizations. Joining Rockford means more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to shape your career while helping to build stronger communities.

Who We Are

For nearly 40 years, Rockford has been a trusted partner to thousands of clients across the U.S. With construction management, real estate development and property management services all under one roof, we view space from every angle. We think like owners, build with precision and operate to achieve long-term value—always committed to craftsmanship, quality and service.

 Our talented team brings expertise and innovation to commercial, educational, industrial, health + well-being, hospitality, multi-unit and retail markets. From complex, large-scale construction, to smaller renovations, we tailor our services and approach to meet the unique needs of our clients and the communities they serve.

Recognized by Engineering News-Record as one of the Top 200 Contractors in the nation and consistently honored as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Rockford delivers more than buildings. We deliver results that last. We’re deeply invested in our people, our communities and the continued success of every project we touch—driven by a clear purpose: to Build a Better World.

The work environment for this position is a typical office environment with occasional construction site visits. When in the office, the physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time. Intermittent movement, such as accessing centrally located office equipment, lifting of 35 lbs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing, may be necessary to perform the requirements of this position. Site visits may subject the individual to hazards commonly associated with construction. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be worn as required on project sites and in the warehouse.

Rockford is an equal opportunity employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. Rockford 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.