Expense Accountant

• 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.

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience administering or auditing employee expense reports.
• Experience coordinating business travel is preferred.

• 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.
• Professional Skills

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.
• Experience with expense management, accounting, or ERP systems preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional internal customer service and fostering a collaborative work environment.

• Pay Range: $26 – $32 hourly (based on experience and skillset)

• 401(k) with 5% Match

• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
• $2,500 Tuition Reimbursement

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.

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