Accountant I - Reimbursement

General Information

1600

Main Organization
General Government

Location
MH/DS - 10299 Woodman Road, Glen Allen

Minimum Salary
$ 58,711

Max Salary
$ 108,002

Posting Date
08-06-2026

Closing Date
08-20-2026

Job Status
Full-time

Develops, reviews and modifies accounting procedures and supervises the installation of new or revised systems or procedures for the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Services Reimbursement department; does related work as required.

The Accountant I position is responsible for a variety of tasks related to maximizing revenue for mental health, developmental and substance use services as they pertain to accounts related to Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance Carriers and Managed Care Organizations.

The position is responsible for:

• Auditing and preparing daily deposit transactions to PIV in Oracle
• Recalculating client accounts to maintain accurate receivables
• Analyzing and managing third party files in preparation of downloading and posting revenue within the electronic health record
• Performing quality review of third party payments for weekly and monthly balancing
• Maintaining multiple spreadsheets in preparation of monthly closing activities
• Compiling reports on month-end revenue for submission to financial management
• Running and analyzing complex accounts receivable reports and reporting trends to the Reimbursement Manager and Supervisor
• Daily interaction as team lead with Account Clerk III staff related to accounts receivable research
• Perform duties that include financial reporting and month end closing activities for self-pay and 3rd party insurance billing
• Coordinating activities related to the State Debt Set-off Collection program for collections of delinquent accounts

• Principle methods and practices of accounting
• Some knowledge of the principles underlying the laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operations
• Some knowledge of modern business management practices
• Some knowledge of data processing applications and procedures
• Ability to understand complex instructions, including federal regulations
• Ability to devise and apply modern accounting procedures
• Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and to prepare appropriate statements and reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external clients
• Good professional judgment and perform related job duties as assigned

TB Screening required upon hire.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

Expected salary low-mid range of listed salary scale.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, and preferably one (1) year of accounting experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)

• medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefits.
• generous leave options, including parental, bereavement, and wellness leave, along with 13 paid holidays annually.
• Virginia Retirement System benefits and 457 deferred compensation.

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