Expense Report & Travel Team Lead

CGI•Huntsville, AL

7d•$38,800 - $77,400

About The Position

CGI Federal is seeking an expense report processing team leader that will be the first point of contact for assistance with questions on processing as well as the main point of contact companywide for expense report & travel questions. Be the "face" of the expense report and travel teams for presentations and trainings held companywide. Our teams work closely together to achieve common goals and deadlines. This position will be based in Huntsville, AL (preferred), or can be based in Lafayette LA, Knoxville TN, Lebanon VA, or Belton TX. Your future duties and responsibilities: Review employee expense reports for compliance, approvals, documentation, and business purpose both manually and via automated system Provide customer service and be the main contact companywide for employees to reach out to for questions and assistance for travel & expense report assistance Manage the expense report and travel coordinator inboxes by responding to emails and assisting CGI Federal Partners with questions, issues, needs, etc. Research and resolve issues related to expense reports Remain compliant with policies while providing guidance to employees & team members Run regular reports for streamlining and monitoring teamwork load and metrics Be the first point of contact for the expense report processors questions and issues when reviewing expense reimbursement requests Perform/assist with cost comparisons to remain compliant with government requirements and CGI Federal Policies Process Expense Reports if/when needed Process manual expense report vouchers into automated system Process expense voucher corrections via automated and manual process Enter payment requests in FRMS & Costpoint systems - knowledge of foreign currency conversions required Present and host expense report training sessions as needed Present updates & changes from the ER & Travel teams on monthly companywide meetings Maintain, update and create slides for presentations and trainings Update & maintain internal department documents for team use & knowledge Expense module testing as needed Assist expense report manager with additional duties as needed Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial and member files

Requirements

5+ years experience in senior/lead expense report & travel role
Knowledge of Government travel regulations (FAR, FTR, GSA, etc.)
Knowledge of and experience with currency conversions
Knowledge of Accounts Payable and General Ledgers
Knowledge of automated financial systems
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information
Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial and member files
Strong ability to be a leader to teammates and work in team environment
Excellent Interpersonal & Customer Service Skills
Team Building Skills
Bookkeeping Skills
Analytical & problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and listening communication Skills
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Effective written communication skills
Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting software (Concur Expense, Deltek/Costpoint, FRMS, Excel, etc.), spreadsheet and word processing programs, and email proficiently
Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

Review employee expense reports for compliance, approvals, documentation, and business purpose both manually and via automated system
Provide customer service and be the main contact companywide for employees to reach out to for questions and assistance for travel & expense report assistance
Manage the expense report and travel coordinator inboxes by responding to emails and assisting CGI Federal Partners with questions, issues, needs, etc.
Research and resolve issues related to expense reports
Remain compliant with policies while providing guidance to employees & team members
Run regular reports for streamlining and monitoring teamwork load and metrics
Be the first point of contact for the expense report processors questions and issues when reviewing expense reimbursement requests
Perform/assist with cost comparisons to remain compliant with government requirements and CGI Federal Policies
Process Expense Reports if/when needed
Process manual expense report vouchers into automated system
Process expense voucher corrections via automated and manual process
Enter payment requests in FRMS & Costpoint systems - knowledge of foreign currency conversions required
Present and host expense report training sessions as needed
Present updates & changes from the ER & Travel teams on monthly companywide meetings
Maintain, update and create slides for presentations and trainings
Update & maintain internal department documents for team use & knowledge
Expense module testing as needed
Assist expense report manager with additional duties as needed
Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial and member files