Accounting Technician

This position is located at the Red Lake Service Unit (RLSU), Administrative Services, Finance Department. The purpose of the position is to perform accounts receivable support and clerical duties. This position requires basic understanding of accounting systems, policies, and procedures in performing the examination, verification, and maintenance of accounts and accounting data. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Qualifications

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: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Enter and reconcile payment data in automated systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies; Prepare documentation for refunds to payers and communicate with relevant parties; Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and reports on collections, billed data, and obligations; Verifying correctness and accuracy of supporting documents when auditing all types of payment OR completed 1 year (18 semester hours) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position 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). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.