Accounts Payable Expense Specialist at Merit

Irving, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HVAC, Shared ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to ensure operational accuracy in processing expense reports and card transactions in full compliance with policy
  • Proficiency in providing timely and professional employee support on expense submission, policy interpretation, and system usage
  • Expertise in validating expense claims against documentation, policy, and approval hierarchy for compliance and controls
  • Skill in operating digital tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft D365 F&O, expense management systems) for high-volume processing, automation, and scalability
  • Capability to maintain complete, standardized, and retrievable documentation for audit readiness

Responsibilities

  • Review and process employee expense reports for accuracy, proper coding, receipt attachment, and policy compliance
  • Verify approval routing and ensure adherence to T&E limits and business justification standards
  • Process reimbursements within defined SLAs and confirm GL posting accuracy in Microsoft D365 F&O or expense management platforms
  • Identify and resolve exceptions such as duplicate expenses, missing receipts, or unapproved submissions
  • Reconcile monthly card statements and ensure all transactions are matched to approved expense reports
  • Monitor unsubmitted or delinquent card transactions and follow up with cardholders to ensure timely resolution
  • Support card issuance, limit adjustments, and closure requests in coordination with the card issuer and Treasury
  • Track and document misuse or non-compliance cases for escalation to the Supervisor
  • Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding T&E policies, system navigation, and card program questions
  • Provide guidance on expense submission best practices and policy interpretations
  • Respond to helpdesk or case management tickets within SLA
  • Escalate complex inquiries to the Supervisor or relevant departments (HR, Payroll, Tax)
  • Maintain daily and monthly logs of processed expense reports, exceptions, and reimbursement cycles
  • Assist with reconciliation between card system data, expense reports, and D365 GL postings

Skills

Accounts Payable
Expense Report Processing
Travel & Expense Management
Corporate Card Reconciliation
Compliance Validation
Policy Enforcement
Employee Support
Audit Documentation

Merit

Software solutions for government programs

About Merit

Merits.com offers software solutions for large-scale government programs, focusing on public sector needs such as state service agencies and emergency response teams. Their platform connects systems, manages workflows, and provides analytics, ensuring quick deployment and high security through Snowflake Data Cloud. In emergencies, they assist first responders, while also helping employment agencies connect job-seekers with opportunities and state agencies streamline services. The goal is to enhance the efficiency of government programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting economic growth.

Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$76.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance
Parental leave
Flexible work
Unlimited PTO
Paid holidays

Risks

Rising competition in GovTech could threaten Merit's market share.
State contract reliance exposes Merit to political and budgetary changes.
Rapid tech changes require Merit to innovate continuously to stay competitive.

Differentiation

Merit's SwaS model accelerates government program transformation, achieving 95% customer satisfaction.
The platform offers secure, real-time verification for licenses and eligibility status.
Merit combines technology with on-ground support for emergency response and workforce revitalization.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital identity verification boosts Merit's market potential.
Government funding expansion for workforce programs aligns with Merit's solutions.
Increased focus on disaster preparedness enhances demand for Merit's emergency technology.

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