Expense Accountant

About the role

The Expense Accountant plays a crucial role in managing travel and expense reports for Rock West Composites, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and company policies. This position is essential for maintaining efficient travel processes and delivering exceptional internal customer support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cost-effective travel arrangements for employees, trade shows, and company events.
• Develop and manage an intake process for employee travel requests.
• Maintain preferred relationships with hotels, airlines, rental car providers, and other travel vendors.
• Maintain required travel documentation and supporting receipts.
• Ensure compliance with DCAA requirements, FAR Part 31 cost principles, government per diem rates, and corporate travel policies.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies while ensuring allowable and unallowable costs are properly recorded.
• Provide guidance and support to employees on travel and expense reporting processes.
• Audit and process employee expense reports accurately to ensure timely reimbursement to employees.
• Assist with corporate credit card reconciliations and related accounting activities.
• Collaborate with Accounting and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support general administrative and office activities, including answering phones as needed.

Requirements

• Experience 3+ years in accounting, auditing, finance, or a related field.
• Experience administering or auditing employee expense reports.
• Experience coordinating business travel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of DCAA requirements, FAR Part 31 cost principles, and government contracting compliance.
• Experience reviewing financial transactions for accuracy and proper cost allocation.
• Understanding of travel policies, expense management, and reimbursement processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and service-oriented mindset.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with expense management, accounting, or ERP systems preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional internal customer service and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental
Annual Bonus Program
401(k) with 5% Match
Employee Stock Option Program
9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
$2,500 Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

$26 – $32 hourly (based on experience and skillset)

Schedule

9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)