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We live life in full flavor and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, and Popwell.\nWhen it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company.\nOur Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them withbenefits and development opportunitiesthat reflect just how much we value them.\nWHAT YOU'LL DO\nOur Finance team loves digging into the details to drive profitability while providing excellent customer service. You'll own Talking Rain's Travel & Expense program, corporate card management, and the retained AP controls and approvals that must remain internal.\nWhile this role spans both T&E and AP, the primary focus is on T&E, including Concur administration, corporate cards, and expense policy management. The role will also support AP by managing the controls, approvals, and escalations that remain internal as Accounts Payable transitions to our managed services partner, Genpact.\nReports to: Financial Reporting Manager\nDirect Reports: N/A (dotted-line coordination with Genpact AP team)\nLocation: Onsite at our Preston, WA office\nAnnual Bonus Potential: 7% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets.\nBase Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience)\nNote: New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.\nAdminister the Concur T&E platform, managing expense reporting, policy compliance, and reimbursement processing.\nManage the corporate card program, including issuance, policy enforcement, reconciliation, and issue resolution.\nOwn retained AP approvals and internal controls, ensuring transactions meet authorization requirements prior to Genpact processing.\nReview and resolve AP exceptions, mismatches, and escalations requiring internal business judgment.\nPartner with Supply Chain to coordinate travel management, aligning on travel policy, vendor relationships, and reporting.\nCollaborate with Procurement on vendor payment terms, ensuring accurate system reflection and incorporation into AP aging and cash flow reporting.\nMonitor and report on AP aging, flagging items for escalation or action.\nServe as primary internal contact for Genpact on AP escalations and controls questions.\nMaintain and enforce T&E and AP policies, updating procedures and communicating changes to employees.\nSupport month-end close activities related to AP, accruals, and T&E.\nProvide AP and T&E documentation and control evidence for internal and external audits.\nIdentify and implement process improvements for T&E and AP, partnering with Genpact and internal stakeholders.\nEnsure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed; report issues to immediate supervisor.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nWe create connections with every sip. And we've found a lot of value in in-person connections! Onsite presence is beyond collaboration, and here is why onsite presence matters:\nEnhances customer responsiveness: Onsite teams enable faster turnaround on customer-impacting issues, from quality checks to urgent order adjustments.\nSpeeds decision-making: Co-located teams get questions answered and roadblocks cleared instantly - critical for scaling and aligning priorities across Sales and Supply Chain.\nStrengthens cross-functional execution: May of our initiatives cut across departments. Onsite presence of the Finance and Supply Chain teams, along with others, ensures the right voices are at the table at the right time to align on next steps.\nEnables richer, faster feedback loops: Real-time observation and discussion across departments surface gaps, adapt processes, and improve outcomes immediately.\n WHAT YOU BRING\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.\nMinimum of five (5) years of experience in Accounts Payable, T&E administration, or a related accounting role.\nHands-on experience with Concur Expense and/or Concur Invoice required.\nExperience with corporate card program management preferred.\nKnowledge of AP controls, invoice processing, and three-way matching.\nExperience working with or alongside a managed services or shared services model preferred.\nProficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).\nHighly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.\nFlexibility to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work for special assignments.\nAt Talking Rain...\nWe are Accountable for Results\nWe make clear commitments, follow through, and take responsibility for outcomes. We trust each other to do great work and support one another when things get tough.\nWe Innovate with Curiosity\nCuriosity fuels everything we do, and innovation is core to who we are. This drives our competitive edge. Rain Makers ask questions, test ideas, and move with intention. We don’t wait for perfect. We try, learn, adjust, and grow.\nWe Embrace Change\nGrowth requires adaptability. We are resilient, agile, and energized by what’s next. Those who thrive at Talking Rain are excited by momentum, not intimidated by it.\nWe Are One Team\nWe’re better together, and our differences make us stronger. We’re all about diverse perspectives, real relationships, and authenticity at work. Ideas are welcome and encouraged. We compete externally and align internally, engaging the right people and ideas to move the business forward. Collaboration here is active, not passive. We commit. We deliver. Together.\nWHAT WE OFFER\nNothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks! All regular, full-time Rain Makers are equipped with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being. That means things like...\nThree Weeks of Vacation per calendar year. And that’s just to start! Spend some time with us, and you’ll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!\nFMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave.Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.\nFlexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it’s intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.\nRelocation: Relocation Available (when available)\nOnsite and Hybrid Rain Makers: Get paid to carpool! Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive mileage reimbursement.\n401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.\nFitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.Rain Makers may also enjoy access to our on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.\n\nMedical/Dental/Vision. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers!\nVehicle Program -Field Sales Specialist - Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate\nField Sales Managers and Market Managers - Company car or vehicle stipend included!\nRegional Sales Managers and Sales Directors - We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.\n\nPlease note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.\nWant to get to know us better? Click to learn about us and our careers. 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