"Accountant C (Office of Clinical Research)"

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Job Description Summary

The Accountant C is an integral member of the Office of Clinical Research (OCR) in the Perelman School of Medicine and reports directly to the Executive Director of the OCR. Under the direction of the Director and the Manager of Research Operations, the Accountant C will:

• Review and process industry-sponsored clinical research proposals in Penn-ERA.
• Create research account numbers in PennERA.
• Assist in the budget development process for clinical research studies.
• Assist in the managing of post award activities including research patient care cost allocations, expenditure rates, and residual balance analysis and transfers/refunds.
• Work closely with the Manager of Research Operations to perform, record and create journal batches for the expensing the research patient care cost from RBS.
• Process Research Billing Numbers, create the associated research study and research guarantor accounts, and ensure the necessary documents are consistent and complete before study activation in EPIC APM.
• De-activate research studies and guarantors in EPIC APM upon department confirmation.
• Provide timely customer service to research teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least three to five years of work experience in one of the following areas: finance, billing or accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Working knowledge of medical terminology and medical billing is preferred. Knowledge of federal regulations related to clinical research and experience working in an admin. Must work well as part of a project team and have strong analytical, spreadsheet, and database skills. Excellent communication and effective writing skills are a must.

Resume required with application.

Salary

The job pay range is $58,000-68,000, based on education and experience above the minimum qualifications. Pay Range: $64,500.00 - $68,000.00 Annual Rate. Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.