Travel Expense Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Travel Expense Specialist to join their Finance team in Palo Alto, CA.

Summary:
This individual will play a critical role in supporting corporate travel and expense programs, ensuring compliance with company policies, auditing expense reports, and providing exceptional support to internal employees. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Responsibilities:
* Review and audit employee expense reports for compliance with company travel and expense policies
* Respond to employee inquiries regarding expense reporting, policy interpretation, and corporate card administration
* Support corporate credit card programs, including applications, account maintenance, and issue resolution
* Investigate expense discrepancies and identify potential policy violations
* Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate expense processing
* Assist with reporting, analytics, and compliance initiatives related to travel and expense management
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
* Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements
* Participate in special projects and other finance-related initiatives as needed

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field; Equivalent experience will be considered
* 3+ years of accounting, expense management, accounts payable, or related finance experience
* Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret and enforce policies
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong customer service mindset and ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels
* Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with travel and expense management systems such as Concur, AppZen, or similar platforms
* Working knowledge of Excel Power Query, Power BI, and/or SQL
* Experience auditing expense reports and supporting corporate card programs
* Familiarity with compliance, internal controls, and policy enforcement

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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