What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Cost Accountant MS position at KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc.?
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Field Cost Accountant (Field Clerk)
General Summary of the Position
Reports to Site Project Manager\Supervisor and performs field cost accounting duties and assists in assuring that contractual requirements are fully documented and met. KEMRON has projects across the US and has openings in the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest. 100% travel may be required depending on project assignment.
Essential Functions
Field Cost Accountant (Field Clerk)
General Summary of the Position
Reports to Site Project Manager\Supervisor and performs field cost accounting duties and assists in assuring that contractual requirements are fully documented and met. KEMRON has projects across the US and has openings in the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest. 100% travel may be required depending on project assignment.
Essential Functions
- Perform a variety of general clerical tasks such as typing, filing, faxing, duplicating, and answering telephones
- Prepare and reconcile contractor daily cost reports (EPA Form 1900-55) using the EPA Removal Cost Management System (RCMS) on EPA projects and/or Daily Reports on private projects.
- Prepare and update the project burn schedule
- Procure materials and subcontract services as needed at the worksite, initiate subcontract agreements and purchase orders
- Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
- Bring problems to the attention of the Project Manager, Response Manager, Foreman, Safety Director or HR Manager
- Must possess strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Must possess strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing with all staff levels
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
Required Education, Training, and Experience
- Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
- Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform all essential functions of the position
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to communicate clearly with the Client, managers, crew and corporate support staff
- Minimum two (2) years of clerical experience
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- Must have strong general math skills
- Previous accounting skills preferred
Work Context/Physical/Mental Requirements
- Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust, asphalt, and hazardous materials
- Noise level may be loud at times
- Must be able to understand and follow KEMRON SOPs for specific task(s)
- Prolonged periods, generally up to 2 hours at a time, sitting at a desk and working on a computer to meet job requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Must have ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for up to an hour at a time to accomplish job duties
- Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in an efficient manner
- Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned tasks
- Ability to work after normal business hours and on weekends on an emergency and pre-arranged basis is required
Special Requirements
- Must possess valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment and have good driving history approved by KEMRON’s insurance carrier that qualifies employee to drive company vehicles
- Must understand and sign-off on Corporate and worksite Health and Safety Plan(s)
- Must be willing to travel and work from a jobsite office trailer
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
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