Sr. ARC Specialist

About Engine Engine is the all-in-one travel and spend management platform trusted by 38K+ businesses and groups representing 1.8M+ travelers. We're the retailer and the rails of business travel, one of the fastest-growing companies in travel tech, built on a decade of proprietary technology, supply, and pricing no one else can replicate. Other travel and AI companies run on our infrastructure to book real trips, hold rates, and move payments, without building any of it themselves. We built it, AI-forward at every layer, from how travelers book to how the rails run. That work has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators (2025), TravelTech's Reservation Platform of the Year (2026), and one of Built In's Best Places to Work (2020–2026). We're looking for bold, ambitious people to help redefine how businesses manage and experience travel. Working here, you can expect exponential growth, an ambitious pace, full ownership, and high-caliber colleagues who push you to do the best work of your career. Every hire raises the bar. Come outpace the ordinary and build the future of travel with us. As a Sr. ARC Specialist, you will play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of all airline ticketing and financial reporting processes. Sitting at the intersection of Flight Operations, Finance, and Member Support, you will be directly responsible for managing ARC (Airlines Reporting Corporation) processes, ensuring regulatory adherence, and driving excellence across all air travel transactions. This high-impact role requires a deep understanding of airline ticketing — including exchanges, refunds, and voids — as well as expert-level knowledge of ARC procedures, GDS platforms, and reconciliation workflows. You will serve as the final authority on transaction accuracy and compliance, overseeing end-to-end settlement cycles, resolving discrepancies, and implementing scalable SOPs to support sustainable growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings meticulous attention to detail, and is passionate about upholding the highest standards. Your Mission: As part of the Engine team, you’ll play a vital role in an environment where innovation meets collaboration. Here’s what you’ll take charge of: ARC Settlement and Financial Reconciliation • Own and manage the full ARC settlement process on a weekly basis, including submission, reconciliation, and payment via Back Office Systems, and IAR. • Process and reconcile all transactions—sales, exchanges, refunds, voids, commissions, TASFs—across Amadeus GDS, ARC, and financial platforms. • Work with Finance to authorize and process the weekly cash remit draft to ARC, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely payments. • Perform daily balancing of ARC transactions, resolving discrepancies in coordination with ticketing and accounting teams. Ticketing Audit and Debit Memo Management • Review issued airline tickets, ensuring accuracy in complex transactions like refunds, exchanges, MCOs, and fare rule applications. • Lead the end-to-end Debit Memo (ADM) management process, including daily monitoring of ARC Memo Manager, dispute resolution, chargebacks, trend analysis, and financial reporting. • Identify root causes of debit memo violations and implement corrective actions in partnership with operations and finance. • Support internal and external audits with complete, audit-ready documentation related to ARC reporting and ticketing activities. Compliance, Process Improvement, and Cross-Functional Support • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in ticketing and settlement workflows and address any financial or system interface issues. Provide ongoing guidance and training on ARC policy updates, TRAMS/IAR usage, and best practices in ticketing compliance. Industry Knowledge and Continuous Learning • Stay abreast of ARC regulations, airline policy updates, and travel industry developments, communicating relevant impacts to internal stakeholders. • Assist with the testing, implementation, and maintenance of back-office system updates and integrations. What You’ll Bring to Engine: We’re looking for someone who’s ready to make an impact and grow alongside us: • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in ARC reporting, reconciliation, and settlement in a high-volume TMC, OTA or travel agency environment. • Expert-level proficiency with Amadeus GDS and NDC technology. • Deep knowledge of ARC processes, IAR, and back-office systems. • ARC Specialist certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. • Possess expert-level knowledge of advanced fare rules, intricate fare construction, commission structures, exchanges, and refunds. • Proven ability to research, analyze, and resolve financial and transactional discrepancies. • High attention to detail with exceptional accuracy in data handling and reporting. • Proficiency in Google Workspace and other financial and reporting applications • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong negotiation and documentation abilities. Compensation Our compensation packages are based on several factors, including your experience, expertise, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, all roles receive equity. Depending on the role, total compensation may also include an annual bonus. Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process. Base Pay Range $65,000—$90,000 USD The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits: • Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with equity for all employees. Some roles are also eligible for bonuses or commissions. • Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture • Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we'll make sure you have what you need to succeed. 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