Travel Accountant

ivytech; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness rewards

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement contribution (10%)

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a travel and accounts payable support role reporting to the Director of Finance Operations. The position handles travel bookings, expense processing, and purchasing card duties, while ensuring compliance with campus policies.

The role requires an Associates degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and about 3 years of accounting experience in an educational setting, with willingness to travel between service area campuses. Strong Excel and Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years accounting experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel between service area campuses.
• Above average computer skills; Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves or returns Workday Spend Authorizations and Expense Reports for compliance with College policies.
• Researches and books airfare for travelers using purchasing card.
• Processes lodging payments using purchasing card.
• Verifies procurement card transactions.
• Trains employees on submitting travel spend authorizations and expense reports.
• Prepare accounting adjustments as requested.
• Assigns employees for gas card driver identifications and maintains approved driver listings.
• Processes new supplier requests in PaymentWorks and follows up as needed.
• Primary back up for purchasing and contract compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

This position is responsible for all aspects of travel including booking airfare and processing travel purchasing card transactions, charging departments for internal services, and is the primary back up for purchasing compliance. This position reports to the Director of Finance Operations.

Reviews and approves or returns Workday Spend Authorizations and Expense Reports for compliance with the College and campus policies and procedures ensuring that appropriate documentation is included.

Researches and books airfare for travelers using purchasing card.

Processes lodging payments using purchasing card.

Verifies procurement card transactions.

Trains employees on submitting travel spend authorizations and expense reports.

Prepare accounting adjustments as requested.

Responsible for assigning employees for gas card driver identification numbers and maintaining approved driver listings.

Processes new supplier requests in PaymentWorks and follows-up when needed.

This position is the primary back up for purchasing and contract compliance.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

3 years previous accounting experience in an educational setting preferred.

Ability and willingness to travel between service area campuses.

Above average computer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

Experience with Workday preferred.

Possess analytical, decision making, problem solving and research skills.

Ability to develop, interpret, enforce and communicate internal controls and policies.

Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well‑being, growth, and financial security of our full‑time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution




• Dental plan with no‑cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia




• Vision plan with low‑cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses




• Employee Assistance Program offering no‑cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources




• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards




• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years




• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage




• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children




• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs




• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess




• Flexible work arrangements where available




• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)




• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness




• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re‑hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full‑time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.