Travel and Expense Temporary Executive Assistant
Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite / 3 Days Remote)
Duration: 6-Month Contract with Potential Extension or Conversion
Pay Rate: $28.00-$32.00/hour
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
Start Date: ASAP
About the Opportunity
A client of The Midtown Group is seeking a Travel and Expense Temporary Executive Assistant to support travel, expense administration, corporate card processing, and related operational activities. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience managing travel and expense programs, reconciling corporate card transactions, and supporting executive or administrative operations.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule with two days onsite per week in Bethesda, MD and three days remote.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and monitor corporate credit card transactions, including authorizations, captures, and settlements.
- Research and resolve transaction and charge-code discrepancies.
- Reconcile corporate card activity against monthly statements.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all supporting documentation is complete and compliant.
- Prepare reports, analyses, and documentation to support audits and internal reviews.
- Assist with travel and expense administration processes.
- Support executive and operational teams with expense-related inquiries and reporting needs.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting travel and expense operations, travel desk functions, or corporate card programs.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
- Experience working with credit card portals, expense management systems, or card processing software.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting executives or administrative operations.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or financial reconciliations.
- Demonstrated ability to review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Travel & Expense (T&E)
- Executive Administration
- Corporate Card Administration
- Expense Analysis
- Travel Coordination
- Financial Operations
- Expense Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable (Expense Focus)
- Administrative Operations
If you have experience supporting travel and expense functions, corporate card administration, or executive operations and are seeking a hybrid opportunity in the Bethesda area, we encourage you to apply.