SAM Companies

Travel and Expense Program Specialist


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PayCompetitive
LocationAustin/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 7125
      Who We Are

      For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.


      Your Impact at SAM

      • Responsible for review and processing of weekly per diem submissions to include fund release requests
      • Point of contact and subject matter expert for per diem policy and process
      • Monitor and reconcile Company credit card spending and report on trending, compliance, etc.
      • Coordinate with Accounts Payable and General Ledger teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of activity
      • Assist Travel and Expense Program Manager with administration of travel and expenses systems, training, and communications
      • Provide recommendations and drive process improvements and internal controls enhancements
      • Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals

      What You Bring to SAM

      • Minimum 3 years operating within corporate travel and expense environment or similar role
      • Outstanding customer service skills including verbal and written communication
      • Exceptional organizational skills
      • Must be detail oriented and have a high degree of accuracy in work
      • Ability to multitask and prioritize
      • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite a must, Concur/Ovation and plus
      • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
      • Ability to work independently to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
      • Must work out of our South Austin location

      Our Perks

      • Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
      • Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
      • Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
      • Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
      • Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
      • Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

      EEO

      SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.


      • Minimum 3 years operating within corporate travel and expense environment or similar role
      • Outstanding customer service skills including verbal and written communication
      • Exceptional organizational skills
      • Must be detail oriented and have a high degree of accuracy in work
      • Ability to multitask and prioritize
      • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite a must, Concur/Ovation and plus
      • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
      • Ability to work independently to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
      • Must work out of our South Austin location

      • Responsible for review and processing of weekly per diem submissions to include fund release requests
      • Point of contact and subject matter expert for per diem policy and process
      • Monitor and reconcile Company credit card spending and report on trending, compliance, etc.
      • Coordinate with Accounts Payable and General Ledger teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of activity
      • Assist Travel and Expense Program Manager with administration of travel and expenses systems, training, and communications
      • Provide recommendations and drive process improvements and internal controls enhancements
      • Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals
  • About the company

      SAM is the nation’s largest, combined geospatial and inspection services firm and the leader in our industry. We pioneer the deployment of innovative solutions for collecting and analyzing complex data across a wide range of markets and infrastructure projects.

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