Accounting Technician

The position is located in the Business Office at the Shiprock Service Unit, Northern Navajo Medical Center, in Shiprock, NM. The primary purpose is to provide accounting support by posting payments and adjustments to accounts receivable, reconciling accounts, reviewing third-party payer claims, processing refunds, and preparing reconciliation and billing reports. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Qualifications

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. 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: Federal service performing accounting support work such as posting payments and adjustments to accounts receivable; reviewing and reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies; reviewing third-party payer claims, remittances, or related billing documents for accuracy; processing refunds or secondary billing; maintaining automated accounting records; and preparing reconciliation or billing reports. 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 (GS-05). Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).