Accounting Technician

Indian Health Service • Shiprock, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Technician is located in the Business Office at the Shiprock Service Unit, Northern Navajo Medical Center, in Shiprock, New Mexico. The role provides 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).

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level, obtained in the private or public sector, 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Successfully complete a federal background investigation; applicants must complete required background investigation forms within five calendar days of issuance.
• Meet the financial suitability requirement, including demonstrating financial responsibility and satisfying legal financial obligations.
• Present two valid forms of identification before appointment; any state-issued ID or driver's license must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy if duties require work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility; vaccine exemption requests may be available under the policy and facility guidance.
• Federal competitive-service merit promotion candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level (GS-05); this time-in-grade requirement does not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan.
• If substituting education for experience, provide education documentation as described in the posting. Only attendance or degrees from appropriately accredited schools may be credited; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
• Clearly document duties and responsibilities for each position held and total hours worked per week in the resume.
• The position is covered by Public Law 101-630 because it involves contact with or control over Indian children; certain criminal convictions or pleas may disqualify candidates.
• A selectee may be subject to a probationary period; ESEP appointees typically serve a two-year trial period.
• Set up direct deposit for payment.

Responsibilities

• Post payments and adjustments to accounts receivable.
• Review and reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies.
• Review third-party payer claims, remittances, or related billing documents for accuracy.
• Process refunds or secondary billing.
• Maintain automated accounting records and prepare reconciliation or billing reports.

Benefits

• Federal employees earn annual leave at a rate of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period depending on years of federal service.
• IHS may offer newly appointed federal employees credit for directly related previous non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service to determine annual leave accrual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed