Accounts Receivable Technician 100 openings

Duties
Summary
The Accounts Receivable Technician in the Non-Medical Center Cost Fund section of Finance Service and is responsible for the maintenance of a fully computerized Accounts Receivable program to perform clerical, assistant, and technician level work in support of accounting and facility reimbursement programs and is heavily involved in monetary recoupment actions for NF/SG Veterans Healthcare System.

Responsibilities

Receives, analyzes and executes debt follow up procedures daily according to VA Financial Policy fully documenting all collection actions and the results of the analysis.

Generates a variety of reports that incorporate Non-MCCF goals and submits to the section supervisor to be included in monthly data validation committee briefings.

Through aggressive follow up performs analysis on all outstanding non-healthcare debts and other accounts receivables to determine best course of action.

Maintains an accounting system for receivables with numerous collection programs including Department of Defense (DoD) Sharing agreements, Federal Worker's Compensation Program, vendor overpayments, CHAMPVA, and current and ex-employee debts.

Proposes repayment schedules and other options to vendors, veterans, current and ex-employees. Maintains accounts receivable files by ensuring appropriate documentation to support subsequent auditing activities (i.e. audit trails).

Utilizes automated data processing software to identify and initiate claim processing activity.

Prepares accounts receivable bills in formats prescribed by the VA or individual paying agencies.

Obtains all consent forms to issue a bill.

Performs quantitative medical records analysis to identify billing and reimbursement opportunities for NF/SG Veterans Healthcare System.

Advises leadership of potential process problems/concerns due to changes in law, local directives, or regulatory guidance.

Prepares reimbursement claims for the following programs: CHAMPVA, Allied Veteran and DoD sharing agreements using the UB-04 and CMS 1500 forms.

Identifies and meets the needs of customers while supporting the VA Mission. Consistently communicates and treats all customers in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.

Provides customers with consistent relevant information according to established policies and procedures.

Handles conflicts and problems in dealing with customers constructively and appropriately.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm

Telework: Ineligble

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Accounts Receivable Technician/PD01899A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Travel Required
Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
None

Additional information
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.