General Ledger Supervisor

Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services

$113K — $117K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in accounting and financial management across various functions (GL, payables, receivables).
  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Experience with complex financial reporting, journal entries, and reconciliations.
  • Proven track record in designing and implementing internal controls and business processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of federal and state accounting regulations.
  • Ability to manage deadlines while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage daily operations of general accounting and ledger maintenance.
  • Prepare and analyze financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Respond to inquiries from auditors, customers, and staff in a timely manner.
  • Act as backup for the General Ledger Manager, ensuring deadline coverage.
  • Develop and guide new and existing business processes in the GL Unit.
  • Participate in in-person meetings and trainings as required.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a significant state agency focused on health and human services.
  • In-person engagement, fostering team collaboration and connections.
  • Located in the scenic Richmond area, near recreational and urban amenities.
  • Exposure to various state and federal accounting processes.
Full Job Description
General Ledger Supervisor

Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services

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

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/

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these 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

Competitive candidates should meet these 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

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.

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).

If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Contact Information

Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition

Phone: 804 - 225 - 4407

Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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