Travel Administrator

Applied Research Solutions•Kettering, OH

About The Position

ARS is seeking a Travel Administrator. The Travel Administrator is responsible for independently managing and performing the travel processes throughout Applied Research Solutions. Works within company policy and Federal Government travel regulations. This includes coordination and performance of financial system requirements to include tracking costs, expense reconciliation, support for project budgeting, and related financial assistance.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
3-5 years travel experience in government and knowledge of JTR.
High school diploma
Excellent client management and interpersonal skills, the ability to establish and build rapport with key industry personnel. Firm understanding of providing excellence in internal customer service; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships on all levels
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, excellent problem-solving skills, and make sound decisions with minimal information available.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

Processed travel requests in accordance with company policies, government laws, regulations, and contract guidelines. This can include emergent requests with short turnaround times.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal regulation standards and guidelines to include GSA and DOD Joint Travel Regulation.
Work directly with Program Analysts, Program Managers, and employees supporting Government Contract customers.
Track travel expenses, reconcile travel costs and providing travel statements.
Assist, review, and process employees expense authorizations/report submissions in Deltek Time and Expense/Costpoint ensuring accuracy, and completeness, along with compliance w/ travel regulations, company policies, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Serve as Customer-Service Representative for technical advice, troubleshooting and general customer-service contact for all employee’s expense authorizations/reports.
Provide support to the Finance and Accounting Department with processing of expense reports, and other related transactions as needed
Other duties as assigned