General Ledger Asset Accountant

Title: General Ledger Asset Accountant

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $81,005 - $84,845

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the General Ledger Asset Accountant in the Fiscal Division.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Prepare, analyze, and reconcile complex financial data necessary for State reporting related to the Medicaid grant, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) grant, Medicaid Expansion, Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan (FAMIS), and other State and Federal programs in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations.

Provide monthly and quarterly accounting and oversight of agency's multi-million dollar fixed and leased assets and pharmacy drug rebate activities.

Assist General Ledger (GL) Supervisor/Manager in preparing complex financial and statistical reports, distributing to internal and external staff, and following up on discrepancies and inconsistencies noted by management.

Support GL Unit on annual year-end close procedures, DOA directives, and accrual reporting for the statewide annual financial report.

Assist management in responding to questions from internal and external auditors and other stakeholders.

Assist management on updates and development of new and existing business processes within Fiscal Division.

The business needs of the position have in office requirements to include but are not limited to attending the in-person training and/ or meetings and collaboration with DMAS stakeholders.

Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org/

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.

At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

Considerable accounting background within a variety of accounting functions (general ledger, payables, receivables, fixed and leased assets, etc.).

Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Working knowledge of internal controls, paper documentation, and cross-referencing principles.

Knowledge of interpreting policy and implementing fiscal procedures to ensure business processes are in compliance with laws and regulations.

Experience using spreadsheet and word processing software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel and experience with accounting software.

Knowledge/Experience interpretation and application of federal, state laws/regulations.

Experience in meeting deadlines.

Experience with internal/external stakeholders.

Experience organizing work, analyzing and interpreting complex accounting data and preparing reports.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Working knowledge of Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) or similar governmental accounting experience with an emphasis on general ledger accounting and reporting.

Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations for financial reporting of Medicaid grants or similar healthcare programs.

Experience using automated accounting systems such as Oracle Government Financial and/or Cardinal financial system

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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