AP Controls & T&E Accountant

WHO WE ARE

We’re Talking Rain Beverage Company, we create better-for-you beverages featuring great flavors and colors from natural sources. 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.

When 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.

Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them with benefits and development opportunities ⁠that reflect just how much we value them.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Our 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.

While 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.

Reports to: Financial Reporting Manager

Direct Reports: N/A (dotted-line coordination with Genpact AP team)

Location: Onsite at our Preston, WA office

Annual Bonus Potential: 7% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets.

Base Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience)

Note: New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

• Administer the Concur T&E platform, managing expense reporting, policy compliance, and reimbursement processing.
• Manage the corporate card program, including issuance, policy enforcement, reconciliation, and issue resolution.
• Own retained AP approvals and internal controls, ensuring transactions meet authorization requirements prior to Genpact processing.
• Review and resolve AP exceptions, mismatches, and escalations requiring internal business judgment.
• Partner with Supply Chain to coordinate travel management, aligning on travel policy, vendor relationships, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Procurement on vendor payment terms, ensuring accurate system reflection and incorporation into AP aging and cash flow reporting.
• Monitor and report on AP aging, flagging items for escalation or action.
• Serve as primary internal contact for Genpact on AP escalations and controls questions.
• Maintain and enforce T&E and AP policies, updating procedures and communicating changes to employees.
• Support month-end close activities related to AP, accruals, and T&E.
• Provide AP and T&E documentation and control evidence for internal and external audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements for T&E and AP, partnering with Genpact and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed; report issues to immediate supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We 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:

• Enhances customer responsiveness: Onsite teams enable faster turnaround on customer-impacting issues, from quality checks to urgent order adjustments.
• Speeds decision-making: Co-located teams get questions answered and roadblocks cleared instantly — critical for scaling and aligning priorities across Sales and Supply Chain.
• Strengthens 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.
• Enables richer, faster feedback loops: Real-time observation and discussion across departments surface gaps, adapt processes, and improve outcomes immediately.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Accounts Payable, T&E administration, or a related accounting role.
• Hands-on experience with Concur Expense and/or Concur Invoice required.
• Experience with corporate card program management preferred.
• Knowledge of AP controls, invoice processing, and three-way matching.
• Experience working with or alongside a managed services or shared services model preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work for special assignments.

At Talking Rain...
We are Accountable for Results

We 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.

We Innovate with Curiosity

Curiosity 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.

We Embrace Change

Growth 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.

We Are One Team

We’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.

WHAT WE OFFER

Nothing 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...

• Three 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!
• FMLA 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.
• Flexibility 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.
• Relocation: Relocation Available (when available)
• Onsite 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.
• 401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.
• Fitness 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.
• Medical/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!
• Vehicle Program –
  • Field Sales Specialist – Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate
  • Field Sales Managers and Market Managers – Company car or vehicle stipend included!
  • Regional 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.

Please note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.

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About Us

Progressive and sustainable, Talking Rain is always looking at what's next. We're experiencing double-digit growth, primarily driven by Sparkling Ice, America's #1 Sparkling Water. We're constantly innovating. We fail fast and use what we learn to produce incredible results. All of this is possible because of our Rain Makers.

This diverse group of people show up every day with an insatiable curiosity and a drive to get things done—and we can always trust them to make it happen. Things move fast around here, which is why we're so thankful for the flexibility they bring. Above all, our Rain Makers are just an approachable, empathetic bunch—because creating connections is at the core of everything we do.

Our people are our most important asset. That's why we invest in them with benefits and development opportunities that reflect just how much we value them.

We've come a long way since we were founded in 1987 by two men in a bar. If you're looking for your new home, a place where you'll be empowered to make an impact, visit our website to learn more about the people and events that helped form the company we are today and will be tomorrow.
Mission: Creating connections with every sip!