Fuel Assistance Payments Auditor - Fixed-Term

Action for Boston Community Development; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) in Boston seeks a Payment Clerk/Auditor to process billing, perform clerical and vendor audit functions for the Fuel Assistance Program, and assist in certifying submitted applications. This fixed-term role supports the Certification Supervisor and helps ensure timely, accurate payments.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with up to 12 months of experience; a business course or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and up to 12 months of experience required.
• Some business course or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and well organized.
• Ability to deal sensitively with clients of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Good mathematical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Verify the validity of oil delivery tickets submitted by vendors.
• Prepare Vendor Payment Request Report for computer processing.
• Ensure that all payments and batches are balanced prior to submission for processing.
• Responsible for distribution of Payment Request Reports and Check Payment Reports to appropriate vendors, including utility companies.
• Reconcile payments using an Error Report processing printout.
• Process data files from subcontractor agencies located in the expanded Eversource territory.
• Review client records for eligibility status.
• Handle telephone inquiries from intake agencies, clients and vendors regarding payments.
• Assist in year-end audit of all oil and utility companies.
• Batch and log completed applications for certification.
• Certify and provide final decision on incomplete applications.
• Correspond in writing and maintain documentation of requests of missing information from clients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Skills

High school diploma

Business coursework

Attention to detail

Math proficiency

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) in Boston seeks a Payment Clerk/Auditor to process billing, perform clerical and vendor audit functions for the Fuel Assistance Program, and assist in certifying submitted applications. This fixed-term role supports the Certification Supervisor and helps ensure timely, accurate payments.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with up to 12 months of experience; a business course or equivalent is preferred.