Delta Dental of Virginia
Mary Bess Smith has an extensive work history in the field of accounting and audit. Mary Bess began their career in 1984 as an Accountant at Ernst & Young, where they worked until 1986. Mary Bess then joined KPMG US as a Senior Accountant for a year, before moving on to Norfolk Southern Corporation in 1987.
At Norfolk Southern Corporation, Mary held various roles throughout their career. Mary Bess worked as an Internal Auditor from 1987 to 1988, then transitioned to the role of Senior Accountant in Corporate Accounting from 1988 to 1990. From 1990 to 1993, Mary served as an Assistant Manager in Property Accounting before being promoted to Manager Audits, a position they held from 1993 to 2001. Finally, they were appointed Director Audits in 2001, a role they filled until September 2019.
In 2019, Mary joined Delta Dental of Virginia as the Director of Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management, a position they currently hold. Throughout their career, Mary Bess Smith has gained valuable experience in accounting, auditing, and risk management.
Mary Bess Smith attended James Madison University from 1980 to 1984, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Accounting. Mary Bess later obtained additional certifications including the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the State Board of Accountancy, Virginia in October 1988. In December 2011, they obtained the Certification in Risk Management Assurance from The Institute of Internal Auditors. Most recently, in August 2016, Mary Bess Smith obtained the Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA) certification from ISACA.
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Delta Dental of Virginia
Delta Dental of Virginia is a dynamic, mission-driven company that prides itself on fulfilling our vision: More smiles and healthier people. We are passionate about good oral health and for more than 50 years, we have been working to improve the oral health of Virginians by providing flexible, affordable dental benefit plans and building the largest network of participating oral health providers in the state. Delta Dental of Virginia is a member company of the Delta Dental Plans Association, the nation’s largest, most experienced dental benefits carrier, providing dental coverage to more than 78 million people in more than 146,000 groups across the nation. Through this association, Delta Dental of Virginia subscribers have access to the most extensive network of oral health care providers in the country. We are just as passionate about our team as we are our members and clients. We value our team members and offer a modern work environment with onsite health and fitness centers, competitive pay, a top of the line benefits program, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. While we’re proud of the pay and benefits we offer, we also know that a great job is defined by more than that. We embrace a set of values that guide how we approach our work, our clients, and each other: Believe - We believe everyone deserves a healthy smile. Learn - We pursue knowledge and embrace new ideas. Solve - We go beyond identifying problems to seek solutions. Respect - We support each other and embrace teamwork. Grow - We encourage each other to take on new responsibilities and celebrate our wins. If those values align with yours, we want to hear from you! Click the See Jobs button above to explore our openings.