Accounts Payable Accountant

Title: Accounts Payable Accountant

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $64,492 - $64,757

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website:

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 Accounts Payable Accountant in the Fiscal Division.


Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Utilize Commonwealth of Virginia financial payment systems or similar to process a high volume of expenditures exceeding $400 million in annual expenditures in full compliance with state and federal policies.


Manage the agency's invoice workflow system and compile, analyze, and prepare statistical and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.


Conduct financial reconciliations and perform audits and reviews to ensure adherence to Department of Accounts (DOA) requirements.

Deliver professional customer service timely and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure compliance with the Prompt Payment Act.

Manage and reconcile purchase card activities using the Bank of America Online Reconciliation system in accordance with state policy and procedures.

The business needs for this position have in office requirements to include but are not limited to attending the in-person 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:

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:

Knowledge/Experience of specific programs and/or operations.

Knowledge/Experience of technical/system aspects of the position.

Knowledge/Experience of procedures/processes of the position.

Knowledge/Experience of program development/planning/implementation.

Knowledge/Experience of systems/programs/computer software.

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

Experience in meeting critical deadlines, handling multiple assignments and working independently to ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.

Experience with written communication internal/external stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Experience working with Commonwealth of Virginia issued credit cards.

Experience working with Bank of America (SPCC) card Online Reconciliation Process.

Experience working with FAS/MMIS, Cardinal and Oracle Financials accounting system.

Experienced in Commonwealth of Virginia travel reimbursement processes.

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.

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.

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. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io

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: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer