Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

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Responsibilities:

This position is part of an 80+member Finance organization that directs the accounting, financial planning, treasury, and government compliance functions for Draper. This important role reports directly to the Assistant Controller and will provide critical support to the business in various accounting related areas.

The Travel Associate will provide full-cycle support associated with employee travel requests and expense reimbursement. Interact with internal and external stakeholders and service providers to ensure compliance with Draper's Travel policy and related procedures. Work closely with Finance to drive efficiency and cost savings through analytics, reporting, auditing, and training. Assist in keeping all department functions and processes aligned with standard accounting practices and internal controls. Work to add value to the organization through vendor negotiations, best practices, and compliance

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Must have experience.

Prior work experience in or knowledge of Accounting and/or Accounts Payable; knowledge of business processes around account settlement, clearing accounts, month end close, etc.
• Advanced Excel skills needed
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with customers to resolve inquiries in a timely manner
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Service Excellence skills including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
• Ability to multi-task and to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, not required
• SAP Concur Travel & Expense experience preferred
• Peoplesoft experience a plus
• Knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations