Senior Accountant Grants

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

About Us

AtCooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

• Individual should have a strong understanding of accounting theory.
• This includes but not limited to thorough knowledge of the P&L and Balance Sheet, as well as the impact of journal entries to all financial statements.
• Individual should have strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Individual will be required to guide staff accountants when necessary and in the absence of manager.
• Under moderate supervision, performs full performance professional level accounting work; processes financial transactions: prepares financial records, reports and invoices; and guides management through financial decision making to ensure compliance with fiscal rules and polices in accordance with using grant guidelines, including GAAP, GASB, FASB accounting regulations, and 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).

Experience Required

Minimum 4 years of experience in general or grant accounting fields.

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

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) in accounting, finance or business administration and at least four years accounting experience.

Salary Min ($)

USD $31.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $53.00