Established in 1936, Curran has grown into a premier contractor, known for its expertise in site development, excavation, mass grading, paving, and asphalt sales. With a strong presence across multiple industries—serving commercial, industrial, and government clients—Curran operates from four key locations: Crystal Lake, DeKalb, and Oswego, Illinois, as well as Merrillville, Indiana. 

For over 85 years, Curran has cultivated a reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality results on every project. This success is driven by an unwavering commitment to our core values: family, continuous improvement, integrity, partnership, and respect. These values form the backbone of our operations and have enabled us to maintain lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders, and communities alike. 

Job Summary: 

                Curran is looking to add a Project Accountant to their dynamic accounting and finance team. This role will ensure the accuracy of the financial data of their projects, making attention to detail and teamwork critical. The position is located in our Crystal Lake, IL office. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

-          Issue and collect Master Subcontract Agreements for new subcontractors 

-          Issue and collect Work Orders for all subcontractors on assigned projects 

-          Prepare and collect necessary pre-construction paperwork as requested 

-          Review weekly subcontractor billings for the assigned projects 

-          Prepare owner waivers and collect subcontractors waivers 

-          Request release of subcontractor payments from AP 

-          Track DBE participation 

-          Facilitate project close-out 

-          Review of open Accounts receivables on a regular basis 

-          Prepare T&M billings 

-          Import awarded projected into accounting and field tracking software 

-          Other duties as assigned 

-          Strong attention to detail 

-          Intermediate Excel skill 

-          Ability to work independently or as a part of a team 

-          Ability to multi-task and achieve results in a dynamic and ever-changing environment 

Education & Experience: 

-          Bachelors in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience 

-          2 to 5 years of accounting related experience preferred 

-          Heavy highway or civil construction experience preferred 

-          Experience with Via by Viewpoint is a plus 

Curran Contracting Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, martial status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited be applicable federal, state, or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.