Expense Analyst
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA, GA
Job Type: Contract
Company: Nextech
Category: Tarrif Specialist
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Expense Analyst
A leading global organization is searching for an analytical and detail-oriented Expense Analyst to support travel and expense administration, financial reporting, and compliance functions within a dynamic corporate environment. The Expense Analyst plays an integral role in managing travel and expense processes, ensuring strict adherence to company policies, and providing actionable insights through comprehensive data analysis and reporting. This position is ideal for candidates who excel at managing large datasets and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and reinforce governance standards.
Expense Analyst - SummaryThe Expense Analyst is responsible for administering travel and expense management systems, supporting company-wide compliance initiatives, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This role requires a strong background in finance, accounting, or a related field, and demands proficiency in both technology and data analysis. As a key contributor to the organization’s financial operations, the Expense Analyst will facilitate process improvements, support audit activities, and collaborate with various business functions including procurement, finance, and human resources. A commitment to accuracy, operational excellence, and continuous improvement is essential to success in this position.
Duties & Responsibilities- Act as the primary administrator and subject-matter expert for corporate travel and expense management platforms.
- Provide day-to-day guidance to employees and managers regarding expense report submissions, approvals, documentation requirements, and troubleshooting system issues.
- Support audit and compliance workflows, including handling missing documentation, resolving returned reports, and addressing exceptions.
- Maintain consistent application of company travel and expense policies across all business units.
- Manage monthly accrual reporting related to travel and expenses for multiple operational groups.
- Consolidate and validate financial and aging data across different expense management systems and enterprise platforms.
- Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide leadership with visibility into spend trends and compliance metrics.
- Conduct ad-hoc data analysis to support procurement, finance, and HR teams as needed.
- Monitor aging expense reports and escalate cases approaching policy thresholds to ensure timely resolution.
- Assist with internal audits, financial close processes, and root-cause analysis for expense report discrepancies.
- Keep process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials up to date.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase automation, and enhance accuracy in reporting.
- Work closely with internal system teams, HR, and finance to resolve system configuration issues and support ongoing enhancements.
- Collaborate with procurement, finance, HR, and operations teams on reporting needs and process improvement projects.
- Support special projects such as system upgrades, spend management initiatives, and reporting modernization efforts.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards for the Expense Analyst role.
- Eligibility for benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off (as per company policy).
- Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development.
- Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in travel and expense administration, accounts payable, procurement operations, or similar finance-related functions.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of pivot tables, lookups, and advanced formulas.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise travel and expense management platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manage large datasets.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational capabilities.
- Effective communication skills and a customer service approach to supporting internal stakeholders.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
- Understanding of corporate travel and expense policy management, compliance frameworks, and audit processes.
- Proactive in identifying process improvement opportunities and driving automation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- This Expense Analyst position supports a global organization and offers valuable exposure to financial operations and compliance best practices across multiple business units.
- Ideal for candidates seeking growth and development opportunities in finance, accounting, or business operations.
- Applicants will benefit from working in a diverse and inclusive team environment, committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
- If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for process optimization and data-driven decision making, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position by clicking the job application button.