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

Position Classification: Full-Time Regular

About This Opportunity

Rockford Construction is currently searching for an Accounting Manager to supervise, track, and evaluate day-to-day activities of our general construction projects and teams. The Accounting Manager's responsibilities include leading and managing 6 to 8 Project Accountants, while working with construction project managers to resolve payable and receivable issues and managing daily activities. This role reports directly to the Controller of Construction Accounting.

If you are looking to work in a progressive, fun team-centric atmosphere that knows how to take care of their team members, apply online today!

Responsibilities

Foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Manage day-to-day activities and projects of the project accounting team
Administration of Concur, Rockford's expense management software
Daily cash management duties as assigned
Serve as contact for Accounts Payable problem payables
Maintain Project Lien Report
Assist VP of Finance and Corporate Counsel on liens / potential legal issues
Accountable for second check signature on all checks and ACH transactions
Appraise and approve credit applications
Process mid-month aging reports to pay vendors and suppliers
Run Aging when cash received and distribute to accountants to prepare checks
Checkbook and general ledger maintenance
Lead on all vendor management including new vendor setup, W9 requests, tax info etc.
Reconciliation of GL accounts
Investigate invoices on hold issues
Review and process bi-monthly employee expense reimbursements
Lead contact for Comdata (Corporate Card), and Amazon accounts
Coordinates all team member leasing agreements and payments
Preparation and filing of 1099 forms
Preparation and filing of state sales & use tax returns
Serve as back-up to accounting team
Champion and liaison for the Trade Contractor Dimensions program
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related degree required.
Proven work experience as 'Accounting Manager' or 'Accounting Supervisor'; ideally a minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience
Excellent people skills and able to build strong team relationships
Must possess superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Must possess the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Must have a working knowledge of MS Office, including strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

Master's degree in accounting or finance.
Sage 300/Intacct experience
A general tax knowledge
Construction accounting experience

Benefits

Rockford offers competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off including, continued learning and training opportunities, on-site health and wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and access to industry-leading technology. Team members are also provided opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off and opportunities for involvement with local organizations.

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 respects and values the characteristics, talents, and perspectives that make each person unique. We believe that by bringing diverse individuals together, in an inclusive manner we can more effectively collaborate, innovate, and solve the problems that face our world. We are committed to creating and fostering a team, partners, and strategies that reflect this purpose.

Environmental Factors

The work environment for this position may subject the individual to hazards commonly associated with construction sites. Examples of physical hazards include noise, proximity to moving vehicles, atmospheric conditions, close quarters, uneven surfaces, and elevated surfaces. The individual may also be subjected to outside environmental conditions (weather) where protection may not be available. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times outside the job trailer. Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less.

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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