Title:
Associate Accountant - T&E support
Travel & Expense (T&E) Processor Job Description
- Review and process employee travel and expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company travel and expense policies.
- Verify receipts, documentation, and expense details, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and within policy limits.
- Ensure that expenses are correctly categorized and allocated to appropriate cost centers or departments.
- Respond to employee inquiries related to travel bookings, expense report submissions, and reimbursement status.
- Collaborate with employees and management to resolve any discrepancies in submitted expense reports.
- Review and audit travel expenses for compliance with the company's travel policy and applicable tax laws.
- Reconcile credit card statements and other forms of payment against submitted expense reports.
- Track and manage corporate credit card usage and monitor for any non-compliant spending.
- Process reimbursements for approved expenses in a timely manner, ensuring proper payment procedures.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all travel and expense reports.
- Generate and submit regular reports related to travel and expense data for management review.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing by providing necessary documentation and data for audits.
- Continuously improve the efficiency of T&E processes and recommend best practices to optimize travel management.
- Stay updated on travel policy changes and ensure that employees are informed about relevant updates.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 1-2 years of experience in a Travel & Expense or Finance role, preferably in a corporate environment.
- Experience with T&E management software (e.g., Concur, Deltek, or similar platforms).
- Basic knowledge of accounting and financial principles, especially in relation to expense reporting and reimbursement.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels.
- Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies or issues in expense reports.
- Understanding of company travel policies and corporate reimbursement procedures.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software for tracking and reporting purposes.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
