Accountant

• 5112958

• Roanoke County, Virginia, United States

• Catawba Hospital

• Administrative Services

• Audit and Finance

• Full-Time (Salaried)

• Closing at: Oct 16 2026 - 23:55 EDT

• Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Title: Accountant

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $45,739 - $70,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Catawba Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced accounting professional to serve as a key member of the hospital’s financial operations team. This position has broad responsibility for cost accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, fixed asset management, charge card administration, and other critical accounting functions that support the hospital’s day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the hospital’s financial activities.

Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing cost allocation data; maintaining the hospital’s cost ledger; preparing and reviewing annual Medicare/Medicaid cost reports; and ensuring cost accounting practices remain consistent with CMS, federal, and Commonwealth requirements. The position also manages the hospital’s Bank of America charge card program, including cardholder access, monthly reconciliation and transaction reviews, annual training and compliance requirements, and monitoring of cardholder activity and spending limits. Additional responsibilities include maintaining ARMICS internal control procedures and completing annual testing, supporting financial audits, managing the hospital’s fixed asset inventory and related reconciliations, overseeing vehicle insurance and registration records, performing month-end account analysis and bank reconciliations, reviewing requisitions for budget and accounting accuracy, and providing support for payroll and other departmental accounting functions.

This position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, organization, and the ability to manage multiple financial processes and deadlines. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the hospital’s financial accountability, regulatory compliance, and effective use of public resources while working as part of a collaborative administrative team.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge - Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices, computerized accounting systems and personal computers.

Skills - Operation of computer terminal, calculator, personal computer and accounting spreadsheet such as Excel.

Ability - Demonstrated ability to perform successfully in automated accounting system environment; interpret and/or develop policies and procedures; work with others; effectively handle workflow

Additional Considerations

Previous experience relative to work tasks and duties, preferably in a Commonwealth institution.

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.

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.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (540) 332-8300 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Contact Information

Name: Austin Grasty

Phone: 540-375-4368

Email: [email protected]

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 800-552-5019.

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.