Penumbra Accountant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Penumbra.
Penumbra
Accountant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied for the accountant position on the Penumbra website. I had a first round with the recruiter which went well. Then I had a second interview with the manager. The manager informed me that they were only hiring for contract roles at the moment. When I questioned why the job posting still advertised a full-time role, she couldn't provide a clear answer. This felt like a waste of my time and a bit of a scam. I noticed they had posted a contract position with the same job description about two months prior. I suspect they might be struggling to find qualified candidates, so they posted a full-time opening to attract better applicants. It's no surprise there are many negative reviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about yourself and your experience in a clinical stage company?
Penumbra
Accountant
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Other
It was a firing squad interview experience. For the most part the interview was fairly simple. But be prepared to be there for at least 4 hours and be very patient.
Confirmed questions1 question
- An Excel test was administered.
Penumbra
Cost Accountant
Senior Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview day and time kept changing last minute. The hiring manager was 10 minutes late for the one time that stuck. He didn't ask many questions and didn't seem very interested. I never got any feedback.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your experience with COGS accounting?
Penumbra Accountant Interview Questions
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“An Excel test was administered.”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your experience with COGS accounting?”
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