Accounts Payable Travel Specialist

We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $53,678-$85,880. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent's experience, unique skills and qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Overview:
The Accounts Payable Travel Specialist provides support to the Accounts Payable Supervisor with regards to IDA's employee/consultant travel reimbursements and assisting travelers with using its travel and expense tool - Concur. This individual is expected to have a strong background in corporate travel programs, corporate travel credit card programs, administrative experience with Concur, processing AP vouchers in Costpoint, and the ability to interpret regulations including but not limited to the Joint Travel Regulations ("JTR"), applicable IRS rules, and IDA's travel policies and practices. Performs a variety of complex day-to-day operations, involving, but not limited to, investigation and problem resolution, in support of Account Payable payments, audits and reconciliations.
Job Responsibilities:

• Reconciles travel and expense related accounts as part of period close of the general ledger.
• Serves as the primary contact for IDA's travel agency.
• Assists travelers with their questions using IDA's electronic travel system and helping them navigate through IDA's travel policies and procedures.
• Records transportation cost associated with tickets purchase through the corporate travel agency.
• Serves as either the administrator or back up administrator for the electronic travel system.
• Manages special programs, such as; the Center's SCAMP program, Director's American Express program and Trustee processing.
• Monitors the corporate travel credit card program to ensure card holders are submitting accurate and timely reconciliations and are complaint with company policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Business Administration or related business field plus 1-3 years of corporate travel administration experience or Associate Degree in business related field with minimum 3 years of corporate travel administration experience or high school diploma or equivalent with minimum of 5 years corporate travel administration experience.
• Experience with the use of commercial travel systems. Costpoint and or Concur experience preferred.
• Proficient in managing and handling electronic documents (pdf)
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks independently, accurately and efficiently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet regularly recurring deadlines and act with discretion.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.