Travel Accountant

Ivy Tech Community College•Valparaiso, IN

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for all aspects of travel including booking airfare and processing travel purchasing card transactions, charging departments for internal services, and is the primary back up for purchasing compliance. This position reports to the Director of Finance Operations. Reviews and approves or returns Workday Spend Authorizations and Expense Reports for compliance with the College and campus policies and procedures ensuring that appropriate documentation is included. Researches and books airfare for travelers using purchasing card. Processes lodging payments using purchasing card. Verifies procurement card transactions. Trains employees on submitting travel spend authorizations and expense reports. Prepare accounting adjustments as requested. Responsible for assigning employees for gas card driver identification numbers and maintaining approved driver listings. Processes new supplier requests in PaymentWorks and follows-up when needed. This position is the primary back up for purchasing and contract compliance. The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Requirements

Associates degree required
Above average computer skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
Possess analytical, decision making, problem solving and research skills.
Ability to develop, interpret, enforce and communicate internal controls and policies.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
3 years previous accounting experience in an educational setting preferred.
Ability and willingness to travel between service area campuses.
Experience with Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews and approves or returns Workday Spend Authorizations and Expense Reports for compliance with the College and campus policies and procedures ensuring that appropriate documentation is included.
Researches and books airfare for travelers using purchasing card.
Processes lodging payments using purchasing card.
Verifies procurement card transactions.
Trains employees on submitting travel spend authorizations and expense reports.
Prepare accounting adjustments as requested.
Responsible for assigning employees for gas card driver identification numbers and maintaining approved driver listings.
Processes new supplier requests in PaymentWorks and follows-up when needed.
Primary back up for purchasing and contract compliance.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services