Analyst, Travel & Expense

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Role Purpose: 

As the Travel & Expense Analyst, you’ll work to execute the Travel & Expense activities of NBCUniversal. Each year, the company processes over 200,000 T&E reports and this person is integral in ensuring that these expenses are entered and paid correctly. 

This role is perfect for a person looking to launch a career in finance, as the T&E team serves as a part of the broader NBCU finance organization. With a network of over 1,500 finance professionals in the company, career growth is unlimited here.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze reports to identify duplicate expenses entered by employees into the T&E system. Investigate each report to confirm if duplicates and coordinate with employees for reimbursements to the company.
• Review and reconcile T&E balances in SAP. Process reimbursements to the company, including personal charges, cash advances, duplicates, and reclasses. 
• Create and upload journal entry templates with SAP. Identify instances where a reclass is necessary.
• Assist with answering general end user inquiries through both phone and email.
• Coordinate and lead training sessions for end-user training on profile setup, travel, expense, and reporting.
• Build relationships with finance teams in each business to promote transparency of T&E spend.
• Support monthly close process, including auditing expense reports in accordance with company policy.
• Periodically present updates on projects and trends to team leaders.
• Implement new countries to the T&E systems.
• Program administrator for Citibank T&E card services.
• Assist with technical configuration and implementation of T&E systems for global NBCU entities.
• Liaison with external and internal services for T&E transparency and reporting purposes.
• Participate in ad hoc projects in other areas and cultivate productivity.

Basic Requirements:

• Experience using Concur preferred 
• 2-3 years of finance or accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• Understanding of Accounting principles
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• SAP knowledge is a plus

Desired Characteristics:

• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills including professional and courteous telephone manner
• Ability to quickly build relationships across the organization
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team player with exceptional work ethic
• Concur expense management experience
• Clear thinker with problem solving skills, ability to research problems and drive resolutions
• Excellent time management skills, can prioritize workload and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Proven analytical skills and detail oriented

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice due to news coverage and events.

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $55,000 - $75,000.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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