Travel & Expense Accountant

About the role

Rock West Composites, Inc. is seeking a Travel & Expense Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role is responsible for coordinating business travel, administering employee expense reports, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and company policies.

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.
• Verify supporting documentation and receipts for all submitted expenses.
• 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of 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

Pay Range: $32 – $38 hourly (based on experience and skillset)

Schedule

9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)