Travel Accounting Specialist job opportunity at The Aerospace Corporation.



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The Aerospace Corporation Travel Accounting Specialist
Experience: 5-years
Pattern: full-time
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loacation El Segundo, CA, United States Of America
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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Job Summary The Travel Accounting and Services organization is responsible for providing end to end travel services starting with making a travel reservation to reimbursing employee expenses after the trip. The Travel & Accounting Specialist will be responsible for reviewing the accuracy of Travel and Expense Reports, Purchase Card (PCard) statement reconciliations, and other accounting documents in accordance with The Aerospace Corporation’s policies and procedures.   The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our El Segundo, CA facility. What You’ll Be Doing Review and approve Travel and Expense Reports in accordance with company policies and procedures ensuring that transactions are posted accurately in SAP Assist with reviewing and approving PCard statements ensuring that transactions are processed in accordance with company policies and appropriate expenses and sales taxes are posted accurately in SAP Work closely with employees in interpreting company policies and provide guidance on how to reconcile their Travel & Expense Reports and PCard statements Perform month-end and year-end closing tasks including accruals, monthly account reconciliations, journal entries Respond to audit requests and provide information as needed Contribute to system and process improvements to support initiatives and projects Perform duties within the Travel Accounting including reconciliation of Concur/SAP Interfaces, administer AMEX Corporate Cards, cost transfers, airfare reconciliation What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for the Accounting Specialist II : 3 to 5 years of relevant experience Experience with Corporate Card products including account management Strong knowledge of accounting, accounting system, and company policies Experience as a functional SAP user or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools Experience as a functional user of Concur Travel and Expense System or similar expense reimbursement tools Proficiency in standard office tools including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Strong written and oral communication skills In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Accounting Specialist III : Six or more years of relevant experience How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or related field  Experience with system implementation and/or process improvements We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.  (Min - Max) $25.20 - $46.20 Pay Basis: Hourly Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: Operate Strategically Lead Change    Engage with Impact    Foster Innovation    Deliver Results   Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire Flexible spending accounts Variable pay program for exceptional contributions Relocation assistance Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career Education assistance programs An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at  peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review  Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .

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