Travel & Expense Accountant

About this role

Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Travel & Expense Accountant.


Who We Are:


Rock West Composites designs and manufactures advanced composite solutions that power some of the most demanding aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications. From concept through production, we help our customers turn complex ideas into high performance products.


As an employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and building products that matter, you'll feel right at home here.


Position Summary:


The Travel & Expense Compliance Specialist is responsible for coordinating business travel, administering employee expense reports, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and company policies. This role audits expenses for accuracy, proper cost allocation, and supporting documentation while helping maintain efficient travel processes and delivering exceptional internal customer support.


What You'll Own:

• Employee travel coordination for business travel, trade shows, and company events
• Expense report auditing and timely reimbursement processing
• Compliance with DCAA, FAR, and corporate travel policies
• Accurate project and expense coding in accordance with accounting requirements
• Travel vendor relationships and corporate pricing agreements
• Continuous improvement of travel and expense processes

Essential Functions:


Travel Coordination & Administration

• Coordinate cost-effective travel arrangements for employees, trade shows, and company events.
• Develop and manage an intake process for employee travel requests.
• Maintain preferred relationships with hotels, airlines, rental car providers, and other travel vendors.
• Maintain required travel documentation and supporting receipts.
• Comply with Rock West Composites' policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.

Expense Reporting & Complian...