Travel and Expense Analyst

Job Summary/Company: Sparks Group has partnered with a leading government contracting organization to identify Travel and Expense Analysts for a six-month contract opportunity with the potential for extension or permanent hire. This role is part of the Employee Payables Team and focuses on auditing travel and expense reports, resolving flagged transactions, supporting employees with expense-related inquiries, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that requires sound judgment, problem-solving, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Review and resolve flagged transactions identified by automated audit tools.
• Conduct specialized audits of expense reports and other transactions flagged by accounts payable systems.
• Respond to escalated employee inquiries related to travel and expense policies, reimbursements, and reporting.
• Prepare and maintain accurate audit documentation and supporting records.
• Analyze audit data to identify trends, potential discrepancies, compliance concerns, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support initiatives designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of travel and expense (T&E) and purchasing card (P-Card) systems.
• Apply established policies and procedures consistently while exercising sound judgment when reviewing and resolving discrepancies.
• Provide employee support and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Employee Payables Team.
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  Qualifications/Background Profile:
  
  
• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience working in a professional environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to follow established procedures, manage assigned tasks independently, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Concur, Ivalua, Oversight, or similar travel and expense management or auditing systems.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a challenging environment.
• Experience reviewing financial transactions, auditing expense reports, or supporting accounts payable processes.
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  This job is Hybrid Remote.

  Pay Range: Hourly $25.00 to $28.12

  We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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  Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.