Expense Auditor and Travel Coordinator

BLM Group World Wide•Novi, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Expense Auditor and Travel Coordinator administers and monitors the company’s travel and expense compliance process, with primary emphasis on reviewing, auditing, and approving employee expense reports in accordance with company policies, procedures, and documentation requirements. The role also supports coordination of domestic and international travel for BLM GROUP team members and provides accounting support as needed. The position requires maintaining confidential employee, financial, travel, and company information and being available for required overtime to address operational needs. It works primarily in an office environment, is not remote or hybrid, and requires occasional travel—up to 10%—for training or similar activities, domestically or internationally as directed by management. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in expense report administration, accounting support, finance administration, travel coordination, accounts payable, or a related business support role.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Highly organized, thorough, efficient, methodical, and detail-oriented.
Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to create, maintain, and manage a project plan.
Ability to understand and meet deadlines and goals, and communicate deadlines to team members.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to listen effectively, understand and analyze problems, and work effectively with team members at all levels.
Excellent time management skills.
Clear driving record with no more than two minor moving violations in three years and no major violations in the last seven years.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience reviewing expense reports, receipts, invoices, or reimbursement documentation for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
Working knowledge of corporate travel and expense policies, reimbursement procedures, internal controls, and documentation requirements.
Experience supporting employees with policy interpretation, process questions, or administrative training.
At least one year of experience with Concur, SAP, ERPS, or travel and expense software.
In-depth knowledge of North American and Italian geography and/or ability to understand distances between travel points.

Responsibilities

Review, audit, and approve employee expense reports for accuracy, completeness, documentation, and compliance with company policies.
Identify unapproved, unsupported, incomplete, late, or non-compliant expense submissions and initiate follow-up, clarification, reimbursement requests, or escalation.
Track expense report submission status and follow up on missing, incomplete, or overdue reports.
Maintain records related to audits, policy exceptions, reimbursement follow-up, approvals, and submission status.
Assist employees with understanding travel and expense policies through onboarding, training, communication, and guidance.
Assist the Corporate Travel Specialist with coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements, including routine and complex travel needs.
Coordinate with BLM GROUP locations globally on travel needs, expense follow-up, and related administrative requirements.
Assist with reservations and scheduling required maintenance for BLM GROUP USA company vehicles.
Provide accounting team support as assigned by management.
Maintain confidentiality when handling employee, financial, travel, and company information.
Work required overtime to complete work necessary for operational concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.