Ledgent
Accounts Payable Travel & Expense Specialist
Ledgent, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Accounts Payable Travel & Expense Specialist
This range is provided by Ledgent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$45.00/hr - $47.00/hr Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an Accounts Payable Travel & Expense Specialist for our established manufacturing client in San Jose. This temp to hire hybrid role (up to 3 days in-office weekly) supports the Finance Operations group. The individual will take charge of the internal systems and processes related to staff travel reimbursements, expense claims, and company-issued purchasing cards. A detail-oriented and self-starting professional is needed—someone with a blend of technical, communication, and operational skills who thrives in a high-accountability environment. Responsibilities
Act as the primary internal resource for employees with questions about travel reimbursements and expense systems Oversee case submission and resolution processes related to the internal travel and expense platform (SAP Concur) Take the lead in configuring and optimizing the travel/expense platform, including resolving user issues and training employees Maintain alignment with company spending guidelines and compliance requirements Review and enhance procedures related to employee reimbursement and corporate travel Generate and present regular tracking reports and performance summaries to leadership Manage corporate spending cards: issuing and canceling cards, maintaining account limits, and following up on delinquencies Complete monthly finance close activities: creating journal entries, reconciling accounts, and compiling audit-ready files Provide occasional treasury support such as facilitating check and wire payments Assist with coding accuracy for non-inventory vendor payments Contribute to regulatory reporting Participate in audit support, ensuring timely responses and documentation Create reference material and procedural guides for the responsibilities managed Handle miscellaneous projects or finance-related tasks as needed Experience & Skills Desired
At least 3 years working in employee expense programs or managing company card platforms Familiarity with configuring and maintaining workflows in tools such as Concur Exposure to P-Card program oversight Basic understanding of accounting concepts, including journal entries and accruals, preferably under U.S. GAAP Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a similar area is preferred, though relevant work history may be considered in place of formal education Skilled at Excel and other spreadsheet tools Able to independently manage workload while working collaboratively with teams High attention to detail and a commitment to continual process improvement Proven track record of reliability, adaptability, and operational ownership All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
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This range is provided by Ledgent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$45.00/hr - $47.00/hr Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an Accounts Payable Travel & Expense Specialist for our established manufacturing client in San Jose. This temp to hire hybrid role (up to 3 days in-office weekly) supports the Finance Operations group. The individual will take charge of the internal systems and processes related to staff travel reimbursements, expense claims, and company-issued purchasing cards. A detail-oriented and self-starting professional is needed—someone with a blend of technical, communication, and operational skills who thrives in a high-accountability environment. Responsibilities
Act as the primary internal resource for employees with questions about travel reimbursements and expense systems Oversee case submission and resolution processes related to the internal travel and expense platform (SAP Concur) Take the lead in configuring and optimizing the travel/expense platform, including resolving user issues and training employees Maintain alignment with company spending guidelines and compliance requirements Review and enhance procedures related to employee reimbursement and corporate travel Generate and present regular tracking reports and performance summaries to leadership Manage corporate spending cards: issuing and canceling cards, maintaining account limits, and following up on delinquencies Complete monthly finance close activities: creating journal entries, reconciling accounts, and compiling audit-ready files Provide occasional treasury support such as facilitating check and wire payments Assist with coding accuracy for non-inventory vendor payments Contribute to regulatory reporting Participate in audit support, ensuring timely responses and documentation Create reference material and procedural guides for the responsibilities managed Handle miscellaneous projects or finance-related tasks as needed Experience & Skills Desired
At least 3 years working in employee expense programs or managing company card platforms Familiarity with configuring and maintaining workflows in tools such as Concur Exposure to P-Card program oversight Basic understanding of accounting concepts, including journal entries and accruals, preferably under U.S. GAAP Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a similar area is preferred, though relevant work history may be considered in place of formal education Skilled at Excel and other spreadsheet tools Able to independently manage workload while working collaboratively with teams High attention to detail and a commitment to continual process improvement Proven track record of reliability, adaptability, and operational ownership All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
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