Project Accountant

Company Overview

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a Foundation Building Materials company, is a premier distributor and solutions provider for the commercial door and hardware industry across North America. With a focus on quality, service, and expertise, UDHG partners with contractors, builders, and architects to deliver comprehensive door, frame, and hardware solutions for a wide range of projects. Headquartered in New Jersey, UDHG operates with a strong presence across the United States, supported by a team of dedicated professionals. Our Core Values of Safety, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence serve as the foundation of our success, driving superior service and trusted partnerships throughout the industry. 

Position Overview

At Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), Project Accountants play a vital role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of our projects. This position is responsible for preparing detailed American Institute of Architects AIA (AIA) billings and managing change order documentation for general contractors. With every invoice sent and every ledger balanced, you ensure our projects don’t just build structures, they build trust and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Billing & Compliance

• Ensure billing practices are in full compliance with contract terms
• Prepare and send out monthly Payment Applications/Invoices to General Contractors
• Execute and invoice job-specific change orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Process and manage lien releases as required

2. Project Financial Analysis & Reconciliation

• Prepare monthly project analyses to confirm that billing goals and revenue targets are me
• Complete job statement reconciliations and provide clear financial analysis
• Partner with collections and accounting teams to reconcile any variances in payment applications

3. Communication & Coordination

• Maintain clear communication with internal and external Project Managers regarding monthly billing status and change orders
• Serve as a liaison between finance and operations to support accurate and timely billing workflows

4. Miscellaneous

• Support our values in the stand areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred
• 1-2 years of prior Project Accounting/Billing Analyst experience
• AIA Billing Experience preferred
• Experience in the construction industry preferred
• Proven experience to effectively communicate between internal and external client stakeholders is required
• Ability to work well under deadlines and respond to changes in priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Reports To

Project Accounting Supervisor

Compensation

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and cost of living in the assigned market. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

• Base:$ 28.00 - $36.00 per hour
• Job Type:Full-Time

Benefits

At UDHG, we’re 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
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match
• A career path designed with you in mind

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unified Door & Hardware Group, a Foundation Building Materials company, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources for assistance.
 
Unified Door & Hardware Group, a Foundation Building Materials company, is an Equal opportunity Employer. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Posting Period

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