Financial Accounts Technician

Summary

The position is located in Las Vegas, NV at the WCPAC. The role is aligned under the Chief Financial Officer in the Accounts Management department. The CPAC is a regionally consolidated business entity created to enhance revenue within VHA using an industry‑best model built upon regional management of key aspects of the revenue cycle—process standardization, accountability, and economies of scale—for 18 VISNs and over 135 VAMCs nationally, including U.S. territories.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement—07/08/2026. Time‑In‑Grade requirements apply to current and former Federal employees. For a GS‑06 position, candidates must have served 52 weeks at GS‑05 in any occupation within the Federal service. An SF‑50 showing time‑in‑grade eligibility must be submitted with application materials. If the most recent SF‑50 has an effective date within the past year and does not demonstrate one year of eligibility, an additional SF‑50 must be provided.

Time‑In‑Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement and to current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Specialized experience:
Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS‑05) in the normal line of progression for the occupation within the organization. Examples of specialized experience include:

• Corresponds with internal and external agency customers, beneficiaries, vendors, insurance companies, legal representatives, and General Counsel by mail, email, telephone, or facsimile.
• Audits bill of collection and billing documents for error, omissions, duplications, and inconsistencies.
• Performs required follow‑up action to ensure proper debt collections procedures are adhered to.
• Evaluates documentation, debtor payment history, debtor’s situation, and timeliness of filing.
• Maintains general knowledge of medical terminology—medical diagnostic (DX), procedural, and pharmaceutical codes (RX).

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management’s website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

*** THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL OR REMOTE POSITION***

• SELECTEE WILL BE EXPECTED TO REPORT TO THE DESIGNATED VHA SITE. Duties include— but are not limited to: reviews, researches, analyzes all accounts receivable records and documentation to ensure all data maintained is accurate, current, and proper based on Agency regulations, policies, Federal laws, and directives.
• Reviews and analyzes case information, remittance statements from the third‑party payer and others, and the accounts receivable record relating to the debt— the debtor—for making a recovery determination which protects the interest of the Government.
• Reviews and analyzes account information, interviews and obtains remittance statements, court orders, legal documents, insurance benefit coverage information to determine the best course of action.
• Uses judgment and experience to reconstruct incomplete files, devise more efficient methods for procedural processing, gather and organize information for inquiries and resolve a variety of problems.
• Details discrepancy and returns incomplete or discrepant information to requester for clarification.
• Works independently and is responsible for all collection functions.
• Maintains accounts receivable supporting documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Compressed/Flexible:
  May be available at supervisor’s discretion.
• Telework:
  This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position.
• Position Description/PD#:
  Financial Accounts Technician/PD25088A – PD25088A – and PD82998A. Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
  Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized.