Field Cost Accountant

Environmental Restoration LLC

Fenton (MO)

Hybrid

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K plan

Employee ownership

Job summary

A dedicated environmental services firm located in Fenton, MO, seeks a Field Cost Accountant to track project costs and assist with site-specific tasks. The role includes extensive travel, handling accounts payable, and preparing daily cost reports. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, be reliable, and proficient in Microsoft Office. High School diploma is required, and willingness to travel more than 60% of the time is essential. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

Ability to drive or fly to project site locations.
Willingness to travel out‑of‑town more than 60% of the time.
Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

Produce and organize daily cost reports.
Complete project cost reconciliations.
Process project‑related accounts payable.
Create and submit timesheets to payroll.
Fulfill site procurement needs.
Track equipment and material usage.
Secure travel accommodations for employees.

Skills

Reliability and honesty

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products

General accounting background

Clear communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work well independently

Resourcefulness in a busy environment

Education

High School diploma

College degree (preferred)

Tools

RCMS cost control software

Adobe

Job description

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Environmental Restoration LLC is 100% employee owned and dedicated to delivering cost-effective hazardous waste material management and removal services. Our comprehensive services encompass Emergency Response, Site Remediation, Environmental Construction, and Specialty Technical Services. Since our inception in 1997, we have been serving federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private sector clients nationwide, from our St. Louis corporate headquarters and our 20 regional offices across the United States.

We pride ourselves on offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes employee ownership, a paid time off policy, paid holidays, sick pay, medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan. Additionally, we offer basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, among other benefits.

Job Description

The Field Cost Accountant (FCA) is essential in tracking project costs and assisting the Site Project Manager with site‑specific tasks, such as report preparation, timesheet management, procurement, and travel arrangements. The FCA also plays a crucial role in maintaining timely communication with clients and various department personnel. This position requires extensive travel, which varies based on the Task Order scope of work and can range from a few weeks to several months, seasonally or year‑long.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce and organize daily cost reports with backup documentation
Complete project cost reconciliations
Process project‑related accounts payable
Create and submit timesheets to payroll
Fulfill site procurement needs
Track equipment and material usage
Secure travel accommodations for employees
Handle supply and equipment pick‑up and delivery

Desired Skills and Experience:

Reliability and honesty
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and Adobe
General accounting background with experience in accounts payable, payroll, and billing
Clear and effective communication with staff and clients at all levels
Strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Resourcefulness and the ability to work well in a busy environment, both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
Ability to drive or fly to project site locations
Willingness to travel out‑of‑town more than 60% of the time
Flexible hours and some overtime required
Office hours are 40/week, field hours vary from 40–70/week (based on Task Order)
Valid Driver's License required
Ability to operate project‑assigned vehicles
High School diploma required; college degree preferred but not mandatory
Prefer knowledge of RCMS cost control software
Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to apply logical reasoning
Must be able to perform duties above while working in a job office trailer or other form of remote office location