Travel & Expense Accountant

Rock West Composites•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rock West Composites designs and manufactures advanced composite solutions that power some of the most demanding aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications. From concept through production, we help our customers turn complex ideas into high performance products. As an employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and building products that matter, you'll feel right at home here. The Travel & Expense Compliance Specialist is responsible for coordinating business travel, administering employee expense reports, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and company policies. This role audits expenses for accuracy, proper cost allocation, and supporting documentation while helping maintain efficient travel processes and delivering exceptional internal customer support.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or a related field.
3+ years of experience administering or auditing employee expense reports.
Working knowledge of DCAA requirements, FAR Part 31 cost principles, and government contracting compliance.
Experience reviewing financial transactions for accuracy and proper cost allocation.
Understanding of travel policies, expense management, and reimbursement processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve discrepancies independently.
Collaborative team player with a proactive and service-oriented mindset.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating business travel is preferred.
Experience with expense management, accounting, or ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate cost-effective travel arrangements for employees, trade shows, and company events.
Develop and manage an intake process for employee travel requests.
Maintain preferred relationships with hotels, airlines, rental car providers, and other travel vendors.
Maintain required travel documentation and supporting receipts.
Comply with Rock West Composites' policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.
Review, audit, and process employee expense reports accurately to ensure timely reimbursement to employees.
Verify supporting documentation and receipts for all submitted expenses.
Ensure expenses are properly allocated to direct, indirect, and project accounts.
Verify compliance with DCAA requirements, FAR Part 31 cost principles, government per diem rates, and corporate travel policies.
Identify and resolve discrepancies while ensuring allowable and unallowable costs are properly recorded.
Provide guidance and support to employees on travel and expense reporting processes.
Assist with corporate credit card reconciliations and related accounting activities.
Provide guidance and support to employees regarding travel and expense policies.
Collaborate with Accounting and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Support general administrative and office activities, including answering phones as needed
Perform other duties as assigned.