Financial Accounts Technician
What you'd do
The position is located in Las Vegas, NV at the WCPAC. organizationally aligned under the Chief Financial Officer, in the Accounts Management department. The CPAC is a regionally consolidated business entity established to enhance revenue within VHA using an industry-best model built on regional management of key aspects of the revenue cycle, process standardization, accountability, and economies of scale for 18 VISNs and over 135 VAMCs nationally, including US territories.
Major duties
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL OR REMOTE POSITION. SELECTEE WILL BE EXPECTED TO REPORT TO THE DESIGNATED VHA SITE.*** Duties include, but are not limited to: Reviews, researches, analyzes all accounts receivable records and documentation, to ensure all data maintained is accurate, current and proper based on Agency regulations, policies, Federal Laws and Directives. Reviews and analyzes case information, remittance statements from the third party payer and others, and the accounts receivable record relating to the debt, the Debtor, for making a recovery determination which protects the interest of the Government. Reviews and analyzes account information, interviews and obtains remittance statements, court orders, legal documents, insurance benefit coverage information to determine the best course of action. Uses judgment and experience to reconstruct incomplete files, devise more efficient methods for procedural processing, gather and organize information for inquiries and resolve a variety of problems. Details discrepancy and returns incomplete or discrepant information to requester for clarification. Works independently and is responsible for all collection functions. Maintains account receivable supporting documentation. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available at supervisor's discretion Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Financial Accounts Technician/PD25088A, PD25088A, and PD82998A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/08/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-05, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Corresponds with internal and external agency customers, beneficiaries, vendors, insurance companies, legal representatives, and General Counsel by mail, email, telephone or facsimile. Audits bill of collection and billing documents for error, omissions, duplications, inconsistencies. Performs required follow-up action to ensure proper debt collections procedures are adhered to. Evaluates documentation, debtor payment history, debtor's situation, and timeliness of filing. Maintains general knowledge of medical terminology, medical diagnostic (DX), procedural and pharmaceutical codes (RX) For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
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