Property Accounting Specialist

Property Accounting Specialist
Work Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Position Classification: Full Time Exempt

About This Opportunity

Rockford Construction is seeking a Property Accounting Specialist to support our Property Management and Accounting teams. This role is ideal for someone eager to start their career in property or real estate accounting, who is detail-oriented, motivated to learn, and committed to delivering accurate and reliable work.

In this position, you will assist with daily accounting tasks, monthly reporting preparation, and administrative financial duties across a portfolio of properties. You will work closely with Property Accountants and collaborate with the Property Management team to support company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reporting packages, including assembling support documents and preliminary schedules.
• Generate standard accounting reports (rent rolls, aging reports, cash receipts summaries, etc.) as directed.
• Maintain and update balance sheet account schedules under the guidance of the Controller.
• Assist with annual budget preparation by gathering historical data and supporting documentation.
• Perform routine accounts receivable tasks, including recording tenant customer, preparing deposit entries, and assisting with collection tracking.
• Assist accounts payable processing, including rebilling, entering invoices, routing for approval, and supporting weekly payment runs.
• Help prepare bank reconciliations and support move-in/move-out accounting tasks.
• Assist with general administrative tasks within the property accounting department.
• Coordinate with Property Management to resolve discrepancies and respond to routine accounting inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent coursework or internship experience.
• 2 years of accounting experience; property management or real estate experience is a plus.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented with a strong desire to learn.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members, management, and internal partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel experience required.
• Experience with accounting software; Yardi exposure is preferred but not required.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.

Office

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.

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.