FINANCIAL ASSOCIATE

Job Description

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides assistance, often of a complex technical and clerical nature, to the Financial/Business Officer for a department or unit. Works closely with the Financial/Business Officer on such matters as monitoring sizeable budgets, providing projections and costing, preparing grants and contracts, maintenance of financial databases and the production of a wide array of financial reports. Reconciles accounts. Sets up financial tracking systems. Interfaces with purchasing department and vendors in tracking orders and payment requisitions and researching problems. Operates with a high degree of independence due to extensive knowledge of financial processes, policies, and regulations that dictate the financial operation of the department or unit. May supervise staff. May have some human resources related responsibilities. May interface with external institutions to establish grants and contracts.

This position under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides assistance, often of a complex technical and clerical nature, to the Financial Officer for the Clinical Research Enterprise for post-award activities and operational finances.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Financial/Business Officer on such matters as monitoring sizeable budgets, providing projections and costing, preparing grants and contracts, maintenance of financial databases and the production of a wide array of financial reports.
• Reconciles accounts (STUDY ACCOUNTS).
• Sets up financial tracking systems.
• Monthly assigned divisions' account Reconciliation and Variance Analysis for Department PI Reports for assigned accounts
• P-Card Reconciliation for assigned accounts.
• Reconciliation of sponsor payments.
• Set up of Greenphire and other payment portals
• Interfaces with purchasing department and vendors in tracking orders and payment requisitions and researching problems.
• May interface with external institutions and parties regarding reimbursements and payments.
• Operates with a high degree of independence due to extensive knowledge of financial processes, policies, and regulations that dictate the financial operation of the department or unit.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable
• Invoice processing for study-related expenditures
• Study Participant Reimbursement
• Account Close to Residual process
• Coordination with departments, central finance and OSP
• May supervise staff.
• May have some human resources related responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range:

$16.50 - $26.80

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Preferred:

• Excel experience/skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-faceted environment
• Ability to manage and adapt to change in the shifting landscape of clinical research.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision