Accountant Grant

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health is seeking an accounting professional to perform general accounting duties and act as the primary liaison with external grant funders on financial matters.

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2–3 years of grant experience are preferred, with strong analytical and interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role is full-time, on-site in Paterson, NJ, within a renowned health system known for its comprehensive services and commitment to its staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field plus 2–3 years of grant-related accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with sound judgment, attention to detail and problem resolution.
• Strong customer service, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general accounting duties timely and accurately.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external grant funders on all financial issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem resolution

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for carrying out general accounting duties timely and accurately. Serves as the primary point of contact for external grant funders on all financial issues.

Qualifications

Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field and two to three years of previous work related experience preferably in federal and state grants. Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred. Requires strong analytical skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment, attention to detail and problem resolution. Must possess strong customer service, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

About Us

St. Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation's 100 Best Places to Work in Health Care.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph's Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About the Team

St. Joseph's University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.

The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women's health, imaging and pediatrics.

The nursing team at St. Joseph's University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession's highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20261630
• Job Category Finance
• Posting Date 10/06/2026, 04:58 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center (On-site)