Travel Accounting Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

The Travel Accounting and Services organization is responsible for providing end to end travel services starting with making a travel reservation to reimbursing employee expenses after the Travel & Accounting Specialist will be responsible for reviewing the accuracy of Travel and Expense Reports Purchase Card (PCard) statement reconciliations and other accounting documents in accordance with The Aerospace Corporations policies and procedures.

The selected candidate willbe requiredto workfull-timeon-site at our facility inEl Segundo CA.

What Youll Be Doing

• Review and approve Travel and Expense Reports in accordance with company policies and procedures ensuring that transactions are posted accurately in SAP

• Assist with reviewing and approving PCard statements ensuring that transactions are processed in accordance with company policies and appropriate expenses and sales taxes are posted accurately in SAP

• Work closely with employees in interpreting company policies and provide guidance on how to reconcile their Travel & Expense Reports and PCard statements

• Perform month-end and year-end closing tasks including accruals monthly account reconciliations journal entries

• Respond to audit requests and provide information as needed

• Contribute to system and process improvements to support initiatives and projects

• Perform duties within the Travel Accounting including reconciliation of Concur/SAP Interfaces administer AMEX Corporate Cards cost transfers airfare reconciliation

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Accounting Specialist II:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required

• A minimum of (3) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience is required

• Experience with Corporate Card products including account management

• Strong knowledge of accounting accounting system and company policies

• Experience as a functional SAP user or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools

• Experience as a functional user of Concur Travel and Expense System or similar expense reimbursement tools

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word PowerPoint and Excel) is required

In addition to the above the minimum requirements for the Accounting Specialist III:

• A minimum of (6) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience is required

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Bachelors degree in accounting Business or related fieldis strongly preferred

• Experience with system implementation and/or process improvements

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays sick time and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options

• 401(k) Plan Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8% 10% or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect

We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.