Sr. Travel & Expense Accountant

As the technology firm that created the mobile world and a rich history of 145 years of building ground-breaking solutions and innovative technologies supported by 60,000+ patents, Ericsson has made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you are welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team.

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS) is the group responsible for leading Ericsson's Enterprise Networking and Security business. Our growing product portfolio spans across wide area networks, local area networks and enterprise security. We are the #1 global market leader in Wireless-WAN based enterprise connectivity solutions and are growing fast in enterprise Private 5G networks and Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) solutions.

How Will You Contribute to the Company

The Sr. Travel & Expense Accountant will serve as the program administrator, supporting the entire organization. Support employees with matters related to T&E policies, ensuring all travel and expenses are processed accurately and timely, review expense reports for audits as well as make recommendations for system enhancements and modification to policies.

What Will You Do

• Program Administrator for web-based Travel & Expense system
• Perform system maintenance, configuration, and updates on Travel & Expense system
• Set-up new users and maintain/update Travel & Expense system user accounts, including corporate credit cards
• Provide superior customer service to the Company's Travel & Expense system users in resolving expense report issues
• Enforce Company T&E policy, report exceptions to managers and/or HR for resolution
• Conduct and/or review audits of expense reports and resolve audit findings
• Ensure audit rules, exceptions, and procedures are aligned with Company's T&E Policy
• Prepare corporate card reconciliations for employees with delinquent account balances, or as required
• Continually implement enhancements to Travel & Expense system to further improve and streamline travel booking and expense management processes, including proper testing and communication to management
• Provide monthly and ad-hoc management reporting on travel and expense; create and schedule sales manager reporting for regions; report on key expense metrics to management
• Provide training to new employees on Company T&E policy and use of Travel & Expense system
• Educate users on company travel and expense policies to eliminate non-compliant behavior
• Extract weekly reimbursement files from Travel & Expense System and upload into payroll system
• Perform monthly account reconciliations to General Ledger
• Work with company appointed Travel Management Company to resolve all travel related issues and inquiries
• Develop and maintain accurate training documentation, SOPs, FAQs, and functional specification documents
• Oversee and maintain the integrity of Travel & Expense system data, which includes conducting various audits of the application and data, to confirm use of accurate entry processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years equivalent work experience
• Fluent in English
• Preferred system experience in corporate Travel & Expense system (Concur experience highly preferred)
• Knowledge of and experience with the business travel industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with ERP and Payroll systems and processes
• Be able to match US work hours for some of your workday.

Why Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions

At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we are one team - all in on inclusion. Celebrating the uniqueness of our individual team members across the globe helps us build diverse teams where we all can thrive. Our connected, community-focused culture enables each one of us to perform at our best and fully be ourselves.

Our values drive everything we do:

• Respect: we don't point a finger; we lend a hand.
• Integrity: we do the right thing, even when it is hard; we make fact-based decisions.
• Perseverance: we accept and embrace change; we have a passion to win!
• Professionalism: we hold each other accountable.

We are creating the future of global connectivity and community. Come join us. You belong here.

Compensation & Benefits at Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions

At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay:

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers a competitive salary with a focus on a global market. For many roles, the compensation package includes annual and incremental incentive plans; certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Your Health:

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits. Our global team members are eligible to participate in customary health and other benefit plans and programs based on location.

Your Financial Security:

Where available, Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers an employee retirement plan.

Your Time:

Your work-life balance is important to us. Where locally applicable, Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions provides generous paid time off, including: Flexible Time Off (FTO), four paid quarterly well-being days, and a Global Holiday schedule. Certain pro-ration rules apply to some time off benefits.

Additional Benefits:

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive International Employee Assistance Program, No Internal Meeting Fridays, and volunteer paid time off.

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees differences are celebrated, their thoughts matter, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract, develop, and engage top talent from a diverse candidate pool. It is our policy and commitment to provide equal opportunity employment for all persons and not discriminate in employment decisions by placing the most qualified person in each job, without regard to any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Please note: Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions employees.