Remote Travel & Expense Specialist

Westat, Inc.; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation Leave (15 days per year)

Health Insurance

Professional Development

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Westat, Inc. is seeking an Expense Administrator to join the accounting team, overseeing travel and expenses (T&E) processing for up to 8,000 employees, with a focus on improving operating processes across the organization. This position is remote eligible.

You will verify internal controls, ensure compliance with Federal Travel Regulations and Westat policies, and administer timely reimbursements. Collaboration with Payroll, Tax, HR, and Internal Audit is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant work experience in a large organization.
• Experienced with Deltek CostPoint or similar ERP and T&E systems.
• Expert knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations in a government-contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform T&E processing for field and office teams, ensuring internal controls operate correctly.
• Process reimbursements accurately under direct supervision and monitor corporate expense reports.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Tax, HR, and Internal Audit to ensure robust internal controls.
• Support reporting and filings, allocate costs to the correct project codes and GL accounts.
• Assist with audits and maintain relationships with Travel and Treasury teams.
• Drive process improvements to achieve efficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

T&E systems

Job description

Westat, Inc. is seeking an Expense Administrator to join the accounting team, overseeing travel and expenses (T&E) processing for up to 8,000 employees, with a focus on improving operating processes across the organization. This position is remote eligible.

You will verify internal controls, ensure compliance with Federal Travel Regulations and Westat policies, and administer timely reimbursements. Collaboration with Payroll, Tax, HR, and Internal Audit is essential for success.