Grants Accounting Lead — Post-Award & GAAP Expert

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage general and grant accounting functions. The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, post-award grant administration, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, and federal requirements.

You will analyze expenditures, maintain balance sheets, and collaborate with management to guide financial decisions. A BS/BA in accounting or related field and 4+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in general or grant accounting.
• Experience in sponsored project (post-award) administration or professional level accounting experience reconciling accounting discrepancies, analyzing expenditures and preparing financial reports.
• Experience with account analysis, balance sheet review, journal posting, bank reconciliations.
• Intermediate level spreadsheet skills; experience with ERP/GL financial reporting software.
• Preferred, not required: Healthcare experience and grant/foundation accounting.

Responsibilities

• Guide staff accountants when necessary and in the absence of manager.
• Process financial transactions under moderate supervision; prepare financial records, reports and invoices; support management through financial decision making to ensure compliance with fiscal rules and policies.
• Assist in GAAP, GASB, and 2 CFR 200 compliance in grant accounting contexts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

ERP/GL software

Job description

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage general and grant accounting functions. The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, post-award grant administration, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, and federal requirements.

You will analyze expenditures, maintain balance sheets, and collaborate with management to guide financial decisions. A BS/BA in accounting or related field and 4+ years of experience are required.