Accounting Expense Specialist

Accounting Expense Specialist
Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for an Accounting Expense Specialist position. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.
Job Summary:
Working as a member of the Financial Services team, this position will assume primary responsibility for the processing of expense activity within Concur and supporting the commercial card program. Responsibilities related to Concur will include: serving as an assistant administrator of the Concur platform, aid in user training and support; processing of purchase card activity and accounting, employee expense claims, and issue resolution. More broadly, this position will support the company's Financial Services Team, including Expense Management, Global Procurement, Commissions, and Financial Services. Collaboration and communication will be critical to working with both internal and external stakeholders in these systems and processes.
Primary Responsibilities:

Supports the Financial Services team by performing day-to-day operations and processing transactions for the shared services: Expense Management (Concur Travel & Expense), Global Procurement, Commissions, and supporting the Commercial Card Program.

Primary responsibility includes the timely and accurate execution of the weekly Concur expense processes. This includes the review of travel and entertainment expenses and purchases to ensure all transactions adhere to established company policy.

Serves as an assistant Concur administrator including user training and support and detailed knowledge of the various data elements and processes.

Stays current with Concur training and updates to provide support to the financial services team and system users.

Processes voucher purchase card transactions for vendor expenses from Concur into the company's ERP system.

Aids the Treasury department on applications for new corporate credit cards, and tracks active corporate travel cards, purchasing cards, and other company credit cards.

Supports the technical accounting team with credit card reconciliation and helping provide expense backup.

Helps maintain to the Employee Expense and Commercial Card programs' helpdesk; providing support to program participants by answering questions and providing resolution to problems.

Aids in resolving cardholder requests throughout the commercial card cycle, including card creation requests, credit limit adjustments, fraudulent charges, and card closures.

Runs reports for the Expense Management and Commercial Card programs.

Processes monthly commission reports and vouchering within the Company's ERP platform.

Assists with global training initiatives by helping to build training materials and courses; and conduct training sessions.

Maintains confidentiality concerning sensitive situations and transactions, with integrity and tactfulness.

Assist the Financial Services Team with order to cash and procure to pay processes.

Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.
Essential Skills:
Detail Oriented. Computer Applications. Time Management. Organization. Problem Solving. Confidentiality. Microsoft Excel. Accuracy. Analytical. Effective Verbal and Written Communication. Mathematical Aptitude.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the environment is general office work and the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, see, sit, and use hands.
Job Qualifications:
REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and Google Suite. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Able to interface effectively with all levels. Demonstrated team player and service skills.
PREFERRED: 1-2 years of Concur and/or commercial card experience. Exposure to JD Edwards Mainframe application and Salesforce. Strong Excel skills highly preferred. Experience in accounting analysis and reconciliation.
Working at Fike
At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as OneFike! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family.
Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:

• Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan
• Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One!
• Profit Sharing Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program
• Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Service awards & Recognition Program
• Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch
• Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking

Refer to Req ID 2940. Please visit our website at www.fike.com to fill out an application.
Fike is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.