Financial Accounts Technician
Major Duties:
Receives, processes, and responds to a variety of communications generated by third-party payers. Audits, analyzes and reviews information regarding the established third-party receivable to discuss the status of the account when inquiry is made on follow-up. Actively contacts and pursues insurance companies and other third-party payers to expedite collections. Performs follow-up analysis on claims to ensure expected payments are received and consistent and in accordance with the specific policy and/or regulatory rules. Identifies and follows-up on ways to expedite collections through contacts in the public or private sector. Maintains and updates computerized records of debts to document collection efforts and identify trends for management. Coordinates collection efforts utilizing accounts receivable software packages. Continually edits and updates the system to ensure the information is accurate. Maintains account receivable files by ensuring appropriate documentation to support subsequent follow-up and auditing activities (i.e. audit trails). Uses own initiative to implement accounts receivable guidelines and to resolve problems, seeking assistance from lead, supervisor, manager, or others when appropriate. Maintains a professional working relationship with other Department Officials, Officials of other agencies, colleagues, and members of the public. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Full-Time Employment:
8:
00am - 4:
30pm Monday - Friday Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required For GS-5:
Possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience to perform the duties of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been gained at least the equivalent of the next lower grade level of GS-4 in Federal service. Specialized experience is possessing knowledge of regulations and standard operating procedures regarding revenue functions and debt management; possessing knowledge of third-party insurance and billing guidelines and plan coverage, eligibility, protection of personal and medical information, and to collect payments and close out accounts; working knowledge of standard office software applications and accounts receivable software packages. OR Possess at least four (4) years above high school education. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. A transcript or course listing must be submitted if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. See How to Apply for a description of a course listing. Applications submitted without this information may not be considered. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR Possess an equivalent combination of experience and education as (described above) to meet total experience. To calculate the combination of education and experience, determine the amount of experience you have as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the amount of education you have as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Add the two percentages; the total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify for the grade level. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Accounting OperationsClericalCommunicationsCustomer Service IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Receives, processes, and responds to a variety of communications generated by third-party payers. Audits, analyzes and reviews information regarding the established third-party receivable to discuss the status of the account when inquiry is made on follow-up. Actively contacts and pursues insurance companies and other third-party payers to expedite collections. Performs follow-up analysis on claims to ensure expected payments are received and consistent and in accordance with the specific policy and/or regulatory rules. Identifies and follows-up on ways to expedite collections through contacts in the public or private sector. Maintains and updates computerized records of debts to document collection efforts and identify trends for management. Coordinates collection efforts utilizing accounts receivable software packages. Continually edits and updates the system to ensure the information is accurate. Maintains account receivable files by ensuring appropriate documentation to support subsequent follow-up and auditing activities (i.e. audit trails). Uses own initiative to implement accounts receivable guidelines and to resolve problems, seeking assistance from lead, supervisor, manager, or others when appropriate. Maintains a professional working relationship with other Department Officials, Officials of other agencies, colleagues, and members of the public. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Full-Time Employment:
8:
00am - 4:
30pm Monday - Friday Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required For GS-5:
Possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience to perform the duties of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been gained at least the equivalent of the next lower grade level of GS-4 in Federal service. Specialized experience is possessing knowledge of regulations and standard operating procedures regarding revenue functions and debt management; possessing knowledge of third-party insurance and billing guidelines and plan coverage, eligibility, protection of personal and medical information, and to collect payments and close out accounts; working knowledge of standard office software applications and accounts receivable software packages. OR Possess at least four (4) years above high school education. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. A transcript or course listing must be submitted if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. See How to Apply for a description of a course listing. Applications submitted without this information may not be considered. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR Possess an equivalent combination of experience and education as (described above) to meet total experience. To calculate the combination of education and experience, determine the amount of experience you have as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the amount of education you have as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Add the two percentages; the total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify for the grade level. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Accounting OperationsClericalCommunicationsCustomer Service IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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/.
- Department:
0503 Financial Clerical And Assistance - Salary Range:
$34,916 to $45,393 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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