General Ledger Supervisor

Dept of Med Assistance Svcs; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) in Richmond, VA seeks a General Ledger Supervisor to oversee general ledger operations, asset tracking, and complex financial reporting for State and Federal programs.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting skills, and collaboration with auditors and stakeholders. In-office presence is expected, with telework possible per agency policy.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in accounting and financial management across general ledger, payables, receivables, assets.
• Experience applying GAAP in government or public sector contexts.
• Ability to prepare financial schedules, journal entries, and complex reconciliations.
• Experience designing and implementing business processes with internal controls.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word for reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily general ledger operations and asset tracking.
• Prepare and analyze financial data for State, Federal, and internal reporting.
• Respond to auditors, customers, and staff with timely information.
• Back up GL Manager and ensure unit coverage for deadlines.
• Develop and update GL Unit processes and procedures.
• Attend in-person meetings and external stakeholder meetings as required.

Skills

GAAP

Financial management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Oracle Government Financial

Cardinal

Job description

Title: General Ledger Supervisor

State Role Title:Financial Services Manager I

Hiring Range: $113,879 - $117,305

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 Supervisor in the Fiscal Division.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

The incumbent is responsible for: supervising, preparing, analyzing, and recording data that is required for State, Federal, and internal reporting related to the Medicaid Grant, CHIP Grant, FAMIS, Medicaid Expansion, and other State and Federal programs in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations.

Supervise the daily operation of general accounting, general ledger maintenance, fixed and leased asset tracking, and reconciliation of State financial reporting.

Prepare complex financial reports for internal and external recipients.

Respond to questions from internal and external auditors, customers, and staff in a timely manner.

Serve as backup to the General Ledger Manager and act as the GL Manager in his/her absence to ensure the Unit has adequate coverage and all deadlines are met.

Create, update, and provide guidance on new and existing business processes in the GL Unit.

The business needs for this position have in office requirements to include but are not limited to attending in-person meetings and or training and attending external stakeholders’ meetings.

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

Considerable work experience in accounting and financial management processes within a variety of accounting functions (general ledger, payables, receivables, fixed and leased assets, etc.).

Considerable work experience and knowledge applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Considerable work experience preparing financial schedules, journal entries, and complex financial reconciliations.

Considerable experience with design, development, update, and implementation of business processes incorporating internal controls and cross-referencing principles to support programmatic policies and procedures.

Considerable experience using spreadsheet and word processing software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Considerable experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal and state laws and regulations in an accounting environment.

Considerable experience prioritizing work assignments to meet scheduled deadlines.

Considerable experience working and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

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

Considerable experience supervising and leading staff in an accounting environment.

Considerable work experience using Oracle Government Financial and/or Virginia’s Cardinal financial system.

Special Instructions

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the E-Verify Program.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth’s Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking. This position could be expected to work in the office as driven by business needs.

Telework arrangements are a privilege and may be rescinded at any time based on performance and/or business need. The agency reserves the right to modify or terminate a telework arrangement, provided that reasonable notice is given to the employee.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, Education Checks if applicable, Work History Verification with references.

This position requires the submission of a Statement of Economic Interest (financial disclosure).

The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.

From July 1, 2026, through January 21, 2029, applicants who were involuntarily separated from employment with the Federal Government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in force, budget reduction, or workforce restructuring initiative may be eligible for HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration. Applicants seeking HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration must identify themselves within the state application process and provide supporting documentation, including a Standard Form 50 (SF-50), verifying their eligibility.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information

Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition

Phone: 804 - 225 - 4407

Email: [e-mail]

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.