T&E Specialist

Aston Carter•Raleigh, NC

2d•$26 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

The Travel & Expense (T&E) Specialist supports the finance operations team by accurately and efficiently processing a high volume of employee expense reports in SAP Concur. This role focuses on transactional processing, policy compliance, and timely reimbursement, ensuring all travel and expense activity aligns with internal controls and audit requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, expense management, or finance operations.
Hands-on, practical experience using SAP Concur for travel and expense processing.
Strong understanding of travel and expense (T&E) processing, compliance requirements, and expense policies.
High attention to detail with the ability to process high-volume, repetitive transactions accurately.
Basic Microsoft Excel skills for data review, analysis, and reconciliations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Effective time management skills to handle a large volume of expense reports each month.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally when responding to employee inquiries.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a structured finance operations or shared services environment.
Familiarity with internal control frameworks and audit practices related to T&E.
Comfort working with transactional systems and navigating workflow-based approval processes.
Ability to quickly learn and follow detailed policy and procedural guidelines.
Strong problem-solving skills to resolve discrepancies and exceptions in expense reports.

Responsibilities

Review, validate, and process employee expense reports in SAP Concur for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company travel and expense policies.
Ensure all submissions include proper coding, required receipts, and supporting documentation.
Monitor SAP Concur workflows to track the status of expense reports and ensure timely approvals.
Escalate delayed approvals or exceptions in accordance with established procedures.
Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies or errors in expense reports and related transactions.
Process reimbursements and support expense-related transactions through the full lifecycle, from submission to payment.
Maintain strict adherence to company T&E policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
Support monthly close activities related to expense processing, including reconciliations and preparation of expense reports.
Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding expense submissions, policies, and system usage.
Maintain accurate records and documentation to support internal and external audits.
Effectively manage a high-volume workload of approximately 1,000 to 1,500 expense reports per month while maintaining accuracy and service levels.