Global Travel & Expense Specialist

Reporting to the Corporate Accounting Manager, this role supports the financial department by managing daily Concur tasks, collaborating across teams, and generating reports to enhance financial awareness and decision-making.

About the role

The Global Travel & Expense Specialist ensures efficient operation of the department by applying accounting principles, analyzing financial data, and maintaining strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Audit employee business expense reports using the Concur expense reimbursement system in accordance with the Company’s Travel & Business Expense Policy.
• Maintain the Company’s corporate credit card program, reconcile monthly transactions, manage delinquency escalation, reconcile cardholder accounts, and address cardholder inquiries.
• Perform validation and investigations of employee expense reimbursements using the T&E analytics tool.
• Manage the T&E inbox by responding to end-user questions, providing training and education on the Company’s T&E applications and policies.
• Identify and drive cost-savings and process efficiency initiatives through partnerships with cross-functional teams, including regional T&E teams (e.g., Concur audit rule enhancements, process flow improvements, and automation activities).
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Company’s Travel Management Company.
• Perform ad-hoc Concur and Corporate Card reporting and analysis.
• Assist with fraud or expense audits and investigations.
• Support SOX and external audit activities.
• Provide support for AP functions as needed.
• Complete other projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting (or equivalent).
• 2+ years of high-volume expense reporting experience.
• Experience with Concur (Administration Level).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Aptean Ross) and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent).
• Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, and/or manufacturing industries.
• Sarbanes-Oxley 404 public accounting or industry experience.
• Strong work ethic, team-oriented mindset, and willingness to learn.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Unquestionable integrity and personal ethics.
• Ability to adapt, prioritize competing projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.

Location

Johnson City, TN (5 days onsite required) or Nashville, TN (4-5 days onsite required).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus.
• Flexible PTO, holidays, and parental leave.
• Generous healthcare benefits, HSA match, 401k match, employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Pet insurance, wellness discounts, and more.