About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Confidential Client is hiring a Travel Expense Analyst to audit and process high-volume business travel expense reports within a shared-service environment. This contract role supports compliance with company travel policy, GAAP, FAR, and IRS guidelines and requires hands-on experience with Costpoint / Deltek T&E and basic Excel reporting.

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What You’ll Do

• Audit high-volume business travel expense reports using the Costpoint Expense Reporting application.
• Verify compliance with company travel policy/procedures, GAAP, FAR Part 31 cost principles, and IRS rules.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and exceptions in expense reports.
• Provide clear guidance to employees on expense policy and submission best practices.
• Manage and process unprocessed expense transactions and travel advances.
• Export/import reports in the AP module weekly and resolve project/account errors.
• Post corrections and adjustments to expense reports when required.
• Maintain foreign currency settings and perform currency conversions as needed.
• Respond to employee inquiries via email and phone with a customer-service focus.
• Support internal and external audits and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Proactively identify process improvements and take on new tasks to add value to the team.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ year experience processing and auditing expense reports for a government contractor or similar environment.
• 6+ months recent hands-on experience with Costpoint and Deltek T&E.
• Basic Excel proficiency (using templates, sorting/filtering, simple formulas).
• Working understanding of FAR Part 31 allowed vs. unallowed costs.
• Familiarity with SOX controls or experience working in a public company environment.
• Strong attention to detail and reliable follow-through.
• Professional customer-service skills and the ability to support stakeholders at all levels.

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Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Currency conversion experience and comfort with multi-currency transactions.
• Consistent employment history (minimal job hopping preferred).
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and communicate clearly by phone and email.

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Work Environment & Schedule

• This is a 100% remote contract role; ideal candidates are located in the EST or CST time zones.
• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST.
• The role requires availability from the week after Thanksgiving through the first week of January for peak processing, with possible limited time off if team coverage allows.
• Remote applicants must have a reliable internet connection and a professional home workspace.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible (per client policies and contract classification), temporary-role benefits may include: medical, dental & vision; 401(k) retirement plan options; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off as applicable.

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Position Details

• Employment type: Contract, Full-Time.
• Job location: Remote (position is based out of Virginia Beach, VA for record-keeping and tax/location purposes).
• Industry: Accounting & Finance.
• Application window: anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026 (subject to earlier closure if filled).

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Reasonable Accommodations & Legal Notices

Careertakes and our client comply with applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as required by local ordinances where applicable. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process because of a disability, please notify us so we can make arrangements.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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