Columbus, OH, 43201, USA
1 day ago
Accountant, Travel and Expense
Description At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy. This is an Individual Contributor Role on the Travel and Expense (T&E)/Ariba Team reporting to the Manager Financial Analysis. This role handles expense report audits, monthly and ad-hoc travel, and expense reporting, is the primary contact for Procurement and T&E questions. Responsibilities + Act as the key point of contact for travelers and executive assistants, for all matters pertaining to expense report submission, processing, and auditing. + Provide operational management oversight of the expense reimbursements and identify any out of policy exceptions, document the exceptions and follow-up with associate travelers as needed to resolve items and educate associates. Ensure open balances are resolved in a timely manner. + Create and track measurement metrics to track policy exceptions and all communications with associates to ensure documentation is available during annual internal audit. + Compile monthly travel expense reporting to share with Finance leaders. + Review all current policies and procedures regarding company travel and expense and identify areas for improvement. This role is the T&E policy subject matter expert. + Partner with various internal teams and customers to support associates that travel and any questions they have related to completing and submitting expense reports and questions related to reimbursements. + Monitor and respond to the T&E mailbox and Procurement mailbox. + Provide support for Ariba administrative tasks for role updates, access and any support tickets. + Monitor transactional data in Ariba to ensure integration to SAP daily. + Enter any manual expense reports in SAP. Research associate payment issues in SAP. Qualifications + Ability to communicate and enforce T&E policy clearly and concisely. + Strong data and reporting skills. + Highly motivated self-starter who enthusiastically contributes to the broader team goals. + Ability to build cross-functional relationships across the business. + Experience working with Concur, Ariba and SAP is a plus. + Analytical and problem-solving mentality, detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. + Strong organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills. + Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. Education + Bachelor's Degree required. Core Competencies + Lead with Curiosity & Humility + Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow + Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose + Observe, Engage & Connect + Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence + Deliver Business Results Benefits Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include: + Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office. + 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase program with discount. + No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including an inclusive family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance. + Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs + 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses! Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer **.** We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities, and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States. Application window will close when all role(s) are filled.
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