Senior Project Accountant

About Us

Company Overview

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is a premier provider of commercial door frame and architectural hardware solutions serving customers across North America. UDHG supports a wide range of construction and architectural projects delivering specialized expertise professional installation and reliable service to commercial institutional and multi-family markets.

As part of Foundation Building Materials (FBM) a leading construction materials distribution company UDHG operates within a broader organization that combines scale specialty expertise and a customer-first mindset. Together FBM and UDHGs 8000 team members are committed to operational excellence innovation and employee development. As the organization continues to grow and evolve we are investing in strong forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Overview

Position Overview

Unified Door and Hardware Group (UDHG) is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support accurate timely billing across its portfolio of construction projects. This position serves as a senior resource within the Project Accounting team and assists the Project Accounting Supervisor and Manager with maintaining billing schedules resolving account discrepancies and improving departmental processes.

The Senior Project Accountant prepares AIA payment applications progress billings and change order billings for general contractors. This role works closely with Project Managers customers Collections and other internal partners to ensure invoices comply with contract requirements and outstanding balances remain collectible. The position also provides training and day-to-day guidance to Project Accountants but does not necessarily have direct supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Project Billing & AIA Applications

• Review contracts purchase orders schedules of values and supporting documentation to ensure billing complies with contractual requirements
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly AIA payment applications progress billings invoices and change order billings to general contractors
• Perform monthly analysis of assigned projects to confirm billing milestones and departmental goals are met
• Monitor project billing schedules retainage approved change orders and other project-specific billing requirements

Reconciliations & Collections Support

• Reconcile customer statements and project accounts to UDHG records researching and resolving discrepancies
• Complete job statement reconciliations and provide analysis of billed unbilled collected and outstanding amounts
• Partner with the Collections team to reconcile payment applications payment postings short payments deductions and account variances

Project Coordination & Billing Compliance

• Communicate with internal and external Project Managers regarding billing status documentation requirements change orders and outstanding issues
• Follow up with appropriate stakeholders to obtain approvals lien waivers supporting documentation or other information required for billing
• Identify billing or collection risks and escalate concerns to the Project Accounting Supervisor or Manager

Training & Team Support

• Train newly hired Project Accountants and provide ongoing guidance to established team members
• Review work and share best practices to promote accuracy and consistency across the Project Accounting team

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Assist with the development and implementation of policies procedures and process improvements
• Support month-end close activities and provide requested billing schedules reconciliations and reports

Miscellaneous

• Complete special projects and other responsibilities assigned by the Project Accounting Supervisor or Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field preferred. Additional relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Two to four years of project accounting construction billing or billing analyst experience required.
• Experience preparing AIA payment applications and construction-related progress billings required.
• Working knowledge of schedules of values retainage change orders lien waivers and contractual billing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile complex project accounts and investigate billing or payment discrepancies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with general contractors customers Project Managers and internal business partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects deadlines and billing cycles in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy and timely completion.
• Ability to provide training guidance and day-to-day support to other team members.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with an ERP project accounting or construction management system preferred.

Core Competencies

• Project and contract billing
• Account reconciliation
• Financial accuracy
• Deadline management
• Problem-solving
• Cross-functional communication
• Team training and support
• Process improvement

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility but serves as a senior team resource by training employees answering questions and providing guidance to Project Accountants.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment including computers phones and related business systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those required to perform the essential functions of the position. The employee is regularly required to sit communicate and use a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits

Reports To

Project Accounting Supervisor

Compensation

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position. Within the range individual pay may vary based on experience qualifications and work location within state.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

• Base: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour
• Equity: This role is not eligible for equity opportunities awards or grants

Benefits

At UDHG were committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:

• Medical Dental and Vision plans with leading national providers
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company Provided Basic Life and Accident Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Critical illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) plan with generous company match

Statements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unified Door and Hardware Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability status genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed please contact Human Resources at .

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days starting on the initial post date reflected above.

Required Experience:

Senior IC