Expense Analyst

Columbus, OH

The Expense Analyst is responsible for the reporting, analyzing, and managing of the purchase card and out of pocket expense programs. This person interacts daily with employees at all levels to ensure compliance with governmental law and company policies and to identify cost saving opportunities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

In addition to following Chipotle’s policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Develops and prepares monthly management reporting and analysis of corporate purchase card and out of pocket employee expense
Detects and reports expense and compliance trends
Uses data analysis to control cost and improve compliance
Strong knowledge of company guidelines and government policies, which ensures the Company remains compliant with internal and external controls
Ensures compliance with IRS expense requirements including adequate business purpose and appropriate receipts
Reviews and recommends purchase card and expense policy updates to improve efficiency, service and compliance
Ensures cardholders and approvers complete monthly responsibilities timely and accurately; escalates and resolves issues effectively
Ensure all personal expenses are reimbursed timely and is not repetitive
Performs audit of officer expenses and coordinates with tax team on taxability reporting
Provides excellent level of training and customer service
Identifies and reports employee perkable expenses to the payroll tax department timely
Audits expense reports based upon company policies; able to take corrective action independently
Performs the full day-to-day administrative functions as needed
Performs various month end duties, and additional duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

To perform this job successfully, you’ll need to be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred, or an equivalent in education and experience
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to be detail oriented with strong follow through
Excellent PC skills including excel (pivots and vlookups skills required)
Must be able to work independently and also in collaborative team environment that fosters new ideas, efficiency and cost savings
Strong ability to manage deadlines, deliverables, multiple priorities and proactive follow up with customers
Strong project management skills for audits, program updates and department initiatives
Proven ability to prepare and present analysis and management reports
1-3 years related experience

CULTIVATING A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast doesn’t have to be a typical fast food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We're changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you'll join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.