Field Cost Accountant

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. seeks a Field Cost Accountant to support project operations in the Atlanta, GA area.

This field-based role focuses on cost accounting, procurement, and administrative tasks to keep cost records accurate and timely and ensure contractual requirements are documented and met. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of admin or cost-tracking experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint, and the ability to coordinate with field staff, vendors, and clients

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of admin support experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and recordkeeping skills with high accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to work with clients, managers, crew, and support staff.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Preferred: accounting experience including job cost tracking, daily cost reporting, invoices, or accounts payable support; familiarity with RCMS, EPA Form 1900-55, or Dynamics.
• Experience supporting field, construction, environmental, or government/EPA projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter and track crew timekeeping from sign-in sheets and timesheets; maintain accurate records.
• Track expenses: receipts, mileage, per diems, equipment costs for projects.
• Prepare daily cost reports and submit to client representatives.
• Process vendor invoices with coding and approvals; assist with accounts payable and billing.
• Prepare monthly project cost and burn reports with spending projections.
• Support procurement and subcontract administration with quotes, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Maintain organized project files in SharePoint or designated systems.
• Coordinate with project teams, vendors, clients, and corporate support staff.
• Follow safety procedures and report concerns as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

RCMS

Dynamics

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Cost Accountant to support project operations in the Atlanta, GA area. This field-based role provides project cost accounting, procurement, and administrative support to keep cost records and reporting accurate and timely and help ensure contractual requirements are documented and met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Enter and track crew timekeeping from sign-in sheets, daily logs, and timesheets; maintain accurate supporting records.
• Track employee and project expenses, including receipts, mileage, per diem, equipment costs, and other project cost documentation.
• Complete EPA Form 1900-55 and RCMS entries, as applicable, and prepare daily cost reports for project management review and signature. Submit required cost documentation to client representatives, including EPA project contacts.
• Process vendor invoices, including coding, routing for approval, and submitting for system entry. Review accounts payable reports and assist with cash requirements, billing, and unbilled cost reviews.
• Prepare monthly project cost and burn reports, including total spending, days worked, daily spending rates, and projections.
• Support procurement and subcontract administration by obtaining quotes and bids, initiating purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and change orders, and coordinating project supplies and site support needs.
• Maintain organized project files in SharePoint or other designated systems, including delivery tickets, invoices, entry and exit logs, timekeeping records, and receipts.
• Coordinate with project management, field personnel, vendors, subcontractors, clients, and corporate support staff; provide routine administrative and project support.
• Follow required safety and incident-reporting procedures, report concerns to appropriate project or company personnel, and perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of administrative support experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions may be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and recordkeeping skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, managers, crew members, and corporate support staff.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and high-volume documentation, meet deadlines, and maintain dependable attendance.
• Previous accounting experience, especially job cost tracking, daily cost reporting, invoices, expense tracking, or accounts payable support. (Preferred)
• Familiarity with RCMS, EPA Form 1900-55, Dynamics, or similar project and accounting systems. (Preferred)
• Experience supporting field, construction, environmental, or government/EPA projects. (Preferred)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work at local project sites, including a jobsite office trailer as needed. Travel to nearby project sites may be required based on business needs.
• Work may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, heat, humidity, dust, asphalt, hazardous materials, and loud noise.
• Job duties include prolonged computer work and periods of sitting or standing. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid state driver’s license and a good driving history approved by KEMRON’s insurance carrier to qualify to drive company vehicles.
• Must understand and sign off on corporate and worksite Health and Safety Plans and follow KEMRON standard operating procedures.
• Availability to work after normal business hours and on weekends on an emergency or prearranged basis is required.

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. (KEMRON) is an ESOP company offering a full benefits package which includes medical/dental/life/disability/AD&D insurance, a 401(k) Plan and the opportunity to be an employee-owner.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer/Vets/Disability

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities which are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.