SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - POST AWARD (GRANT EXPERIENCE PREFERRED)

As a Senior Accountant - Post Award at Cooper University Health Care, you will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, and distributing financial statements. You will support the finance manager in budgeting, general accounting, and grants management. Your role also includes assisting with special projects and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, making your contribution vital to our organization's efficiency.

To qualify for the Senior Accountant - Post Award position at Cooper University Health Care, you need a BS in Accounting or Finance (with Intermediate Accounting completed). Additionally, a minimum of four years of experience in general accounting and financial reporting is essential. Experience in the healthcare sector, particularly hospital or physician practice accounting, is a plus, but not necessary.

Successful candidates for the Senior Accountant - Post Award at Cooper University Health Care should possess intermediate spreadsheet skills, experience with accounting software, and a keen ability to handle confidential information professionally. Additionally, you must work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and be ready to take on the Manager's responsibilities in their absence.

At Cooper University Health Care, Senior Accountants have access to various career growth opportunities through professional development programs. We encourage continuous learning and development, offering pathways for advancement within our finance team, as well as the chance to engage with innovative projects and initiatives that can further enhance your career trajectory.

Cooper University Health Care offers a comprehensive benefits program for Senior Accountants, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans. We prioritize our employees' well-being and provide attractive working conditions created to support you, your family, and your future.

In answering this question, provide specific examples of financial reporting tasks you've completed, such as preparing monthly or quarterly reports, and discuss the impact of your work on your previous employer's financial health.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks, using tools for schedule tracking, and maintaining open communication with your team to ensure that everyone is aligned and deadlines are met.

Highlight the specific accounting software you’ve used (like QuickBooks, SAP, etc.) and provide examples of how you’ve leveraged those tools for financial reporting, budgeting, or managing grants.

Explain your understanding of grants management principles and practices, and share your experience with tracking grant finances, ensuring compliance with funder requirements, and reporting on grant activities.

Provide a specific example that demonstrates your problem-solving skills and attention to detail when rectifying financial discrepancies while maintaining accuracy and integrity.

Discuss aspects like responsibility for accuracy, staying compliant with regulations, or managing multiple projects at once. Highlight why you enjoy those challenges and how you’ve effectively handled them in the past.

Talk about your experience with confidentiality agreements, secure data handling practices, and the importance of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information.

Share a specific collaboration example, emphasizing the importance of open communication, setting clear expectations, and aligning goals across departments to achieve positive outcomes.

Discuss the resources you use to stay informed, such as professional organizations, online courses, or accounting journals. Highlight your commitment to continuous education and professional development.

Reflect on your passion for numbers and your desire to support a mission-driven organization. Talk about how you appreciate the positive impact that effective financial management has on healthcare services.