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CDR Emergency Management, Inc., is seeking detail-oriented and experienced NCS Hotel Auditors to support FEMA’s Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) mission. This role is critical to ensuring accurate invoice processing, quality assurance, and compliance with FEMA reimbursement requirements for hotel lodging used during emergency sheltering operations.

The NCS Hotel Auditor will review and audit hotel folios and invoices submitted under the FEMA NCS program. This role combines traditional invoice auditing with QA/QC responsibilities to ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and eligible for FEMA reimbursement. The auditor will verify that charges meet all applicable requirements and work with internal teams and external partners to resolve discrepancies, improve accuracy, and streamline the invoicing process.

Key Responsibilities:

Hotel Folio and Invoice Auditing:

+ Review hotel folios and associated invoices to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and eligibility under FEMA’s NCS guidelines.

+ Verify billing rates, dates of stay, guest information, and line-item charges against approved contracts or rate agreements.

QA/QC and Compliance:

+ Apply quality assurance and quality control procedures to identify inconsistencies or errors.

+ Ensure all documentation complies with FEMA reimbursement policies, contract terms, and internal standards.

Reconciliation and Validation:

+ Match folios to supporting records, reconcile discrepancies, and tabulate findings for reporting.

+ Summarize audit results to support internal payment approvals and FEMA submissions.

Data Management and Reporting:

+ Maintain organized records of reviewed folios and audit findings.

+ Generate reports for leadership and reimbursement tracking.

Communication and Coordination:

+ Collaborate with hotels, finance teams, and emergency operations staff to resolve invoice issues.

+ Respond to inquiries and requests for documentation from internal and external stakeholders.

Process Improvement:

+ Recommend improvements to the invoice review process to increase efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.

Administrative Support:

+ Assist with documentation, data entry, and general support for audit-related tasks and emergency operations.

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

+ Experience in financial auditing, quality assurance, or invoice review required.

+ Familiarity with FEMA programs, emergency management operations, or public assistance is strongly preferred.

+ Strong knowledge of accounting principles, QA/QC processes, and government invoicing standards.

+ Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting platforms, and data tracking tools.

+ Certifications in auditing or quality (e.g., CQA, CQIA) are a plus.

+ Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.