Rock West Composites

Travel & Expense Accountant

San Diego, California

No sponsorship$32k-$38kDetected 11 days ago

AccountingExcelAuditingERPCustomer SupportCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Travel & Expense Compliance Specialist is responsible for coordinating business travel, administering employee expense reports, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and company policies.
Employee travel coordination for business travel, trade shows, and company events
Expense report auditing and timely reimbursement processing

This role audits expenses for accuracy, proper cost allocation, and supporting documentation while helping maintain efficient travel processes and delivering exceptional internal customer support.
Develop and manage an intake process for employee travel requests.
Provide guidance and support to employees on travel and expense reporting processes.
Financial Support & Customer Service
Provide guidance and support to employees regarding travel and expense policies.
Collaborate with Accounting and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Support general administrative and office activities, including answering phones as needed
Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.

3+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or a related field.
3+ years of experience administering or auditing employee expense reports.
Working knowledge of DCAA requirements, FAR Part 31 cost principles, and government contracting compliance.
Experience reviewing financial transactions for accuracy and proper cost allocation.
Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening.
Experience
Technical Knowledge
Understanding of travel policies, expense management, and reimbursement processes.
Professional Skills
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.

Travel Coordination & Administration
Coordinate cost-effective travel arrangements for employees, trade shows, and company events.
Maintain required travel documentation and supporting receipts.
Comply with Rock West Composites' policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.
Expense Reporting & Compliance
Verify supporting documentation and receipts for all submitted expenses.
Ensure expenses are properly allocated to direct, indirect, and project accounts.
Verify compliance with DCAA requirements, FAR Part 31 cost principles, government per diem rates, and corporate travel policies.

Rock West Composites designs and manufactures advanced composite solutions that power some of the most demanding aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications. From concept through production, we help our customers turn complex ideas into high performance products.
As an employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and building products that matter, you'll feel right at home here.
Position Summary:
The Travel & Expense Compliance Specialist is responsible for coordinating business travel, administering employee expense reports, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and company policies. This role audits expenses for accuracy, proper cost allocation, and supporting documentation while helping maintain efficient travel processes and delivering exceptional internal customer support.
Rock West Composites designs and manufactures advanced composite solutions that power some of the most demanding aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications.
From concept through production, we help our customers turn complex ideas into high performance products.
As an employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage.
If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and building products that matter, you'll feel right at home here.
What You'll Own:
Compliance with DCAA, FAR, and corporate travel policies

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
EEO is the law.
We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv)

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