AP Specialist, Travel and Expense
SaviyntPosted 3/25/2025
AP Specialist, Travel and Expense
Saviynt
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Job Summary
Saviynt is seeking a detail-oriented Travel and Expense Specialist to manage and optimize travel and expense operations. The ideal candidate will review and process employee expense reports, ensure compliance with company policies, and assist employees with travel-related inquiries. This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Concur systems, and excellent communication skills. As a hybrid position, the specialist will work remotely and collaborate with the team to identify and implement improvements in T&E processes. With a focus on policy compliance and support, this role is perfect for someone with experience in travel and expense coordination and a strong understanding of Concur systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating and distributing travel and expense reports, analyzing trends, and providing insights to optimize company processes. Saviynt offers flexible remote work options, $4,000/year travel stipends, and equity in a fast-growing company.
Job Description
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Travel and Expense (A/P) Specialist to support our team in
- managing and optimizing travel and expense operations. Reporting to the T&E Manager, this role will be responsible
- for reviewing expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies, and assisting employees with travel and
- expense-related inquiries. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, tech-savvy, and experienced in using
- Concur and Slack to streamline processes and communication.
- Key Responsibilities
- Expense Management
- Review and process employee expense reports in Concur, ensuring compliance with company policies and
- regulatory requirements.
- Audit expense submissions for accuracy, proper documentation, and adherence to policy guidelines.
- Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure timely resolution of outstanding charges.
- Travel Coordination
- Assist employees with booking travel arrangements, ensuring alignment with company travel policies.
- Act as the primary point of contact for travel-related inquiries, resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Monitor travel activity and expenses to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.
- Policy Compliance and Support
- Enforce compliance with travel and expense policies by educating employees on best practices and
- guidelines.
- Address employee questions and issues related to Concur through Slack and other communication
- channels.
- Escalate policy violations and recurring issues to the T&E Manager with recommendations for resolution.
- Reporting and Analysis
- Generate and distribute travel and expense reports for management review.
- Analyze trends and provide insights to optimize the company’s travel and expense processes.
- Assist in updating and maintaining T&E policy documentation.
- System and Process Optimization
- Collaborate with the T&E Manager to identify and implement improvements in Concur and other T&E-related
- systems.
- Serve as a resource for employees to navigate and effectively use Concur and Slack for T&E processes.
- Participate in training initiatives to promote employee understanding and compliance with T&E policies.
- Assist Manager in annual T&E Policy review.
WHAT WILL YOU BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in travel and expense coordination, with a strong understanding of Concur systems.
- Proficiency in Slack for internal communication and issue resolution.
- Knowledge of T&E policy best practices and experience auditing expense reports.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools for reporting and analysis.
- Experience with corporate credit card programs and reconciliations is a plus.
