Accounting Technician
What you'd do
The position is located in the Financial Management Branch under the Division of Administrative Services at the Shiprock Service Unit, Northern Navajo Medical Center, in Shiprock, NM. The primary purpose is to perform technical accounts receivable functions, including examining, verifying, maintaining, and reconciling accounts while applying established policies, procedures, and financial systems. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles daily, weekly, and monthly collection and deposit reports to ensure accurate accounting, proper categorization, and balanced financial records. Serves as the Service Unit collection agent by receiving, safeguarding, depositing, and posting cash, checks, credit card payments, lockbox receipts, and other financial instruments in compliance with federal regulations and policies. Researches, resolves, and documents accounts receivable discrepancies, refund actions, billing issues, and customer inquiries by coordinating with Business Office staff, financial institutions, vendors, patients, and insurance providers. Performs technical accounting support functions including maintaining collection records, preparing financial correspondence and reports, monitoring reimbursement activities, and ensuring compliance with accounts receivable procedures and internal controls.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-05) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Processing and reconciling accounts receivable transactions; preparing and maintaining financial records, reports, deposits, or collection documentation; utilizing automated accounting or financial systems to enter, track, and verify financial data; researching and resolving discrepancies in financial or accounting records; and providing customer service related to billing, collections, reimbursements, or financial transactions. GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-06) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Independently performing accounts receivable and accounting technician duties involving reconciliation of financial transactions and reports; researching, analyzing, and resolving discrepancies in accounting records or automated financial systems; processing collections, deposits, reimbursements, or refunds in accordance with accounting regulations and procedures; utilizing financial management systems such as UFMS, RPMS, FBIS, or similar automated accounting systems to process and reconcile financial data; and preparing financial reports, worksheets, or supporting documentation related to accounts receivable operations. OR One year (18 semester hours) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of this position. OR A combination of specialized experience and graduate education that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-07 grade level. Must submit transcripts. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
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