Financial Analyst - Remote

Iowa, IA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2024

Within the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, this position will be responsible for preparing and negotiating clinical trials budgets with industry sponsors, submitting clinical trial budgets in consultation with the Principal Investigators to central University of Iowa offices and operational support by assuring compliance with UI and sponsor policies. This position will also be responsible for post-award reporting and review.

Duties to include:

Consultation/Information/Oversight

·      Monitor account expenditures; answer inquiries regarding usage and status of accounts; inform Principal Investigators and staff of account irregularities; advise in usage and status of account; provide recommendations and implement corrective action.

·      Responsible for opening and closing accounts.

·      Provide study budget oversight and/or review. 

·      Prepare and oversee monthly statement reports for research investigators; maintain database record-keeping system to track all charges and payments.

·      Assist with preparation of department financial reports.

·      Prepare reports requested by assigned clinical trial divisions.  

·      Monitor account balances and reconcile differences between various account balances and external sources.

·      Prepare, review, and analyze financial documents pertaining to patients on clinical studies.

·      Respond to inquiries and requests from private industry, federal and philanthropic funding agencies.

·      Advise and educate faculty, staff and others on policies, procedures and accounting regulations.

·      Assist granting agency auditors, Principal Investigators and staff in periodic, intermittent and terminal reviews.

·      Contribute to the implementation of policies and procedures related to accounting and reporting standards and practices.

·      Process change of status for clinical trial faculty and staff.

·      Primary financial contact for Pediatric Divisions as determined. 

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable

·      Prepare, review, and analyze financial documents including tracking spreadsheets and databases.

·      Prepare and submit bills for services rendered by faculty and staff (i.e., protocol administration and data management services); monitor outstanding accounts and follow up appropriately.

·      Maintain accurate records of financial resources.

·      Answer questions; obtain and input information; assure information is current and accurate; prepare reports. 

·      Prepare and submit study-related invoices; collect past due invoices.

·      Serve as liaison with the Joint Office of Compliance regarding billing compliance issues.

·      Review and approve patient travel reimbursement in Pro-Trav and patient travel stipends in E-Pro. 

Budget/Contract Preparation

·      Consult with principal investigators, study coordinators, division coordinators or other staff regarding budget submissions for clinical research studies with external financial support (private industry, federal or philanthropic grants).

·      Prepare and negotiate clinical trials budgets with industry sponsors and/or consortiums and cooperative groups.

·      Serve as liaison to grant accounting offices, faculty, staff, and industry representatives. 

·      Prepare documentation; obtain contract approvals as required; submit and follow up as appropriate.

·      Prepare routing forms, submit electronically and follow up to assure final submission.

Required Qualifications

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         6 months to 1-year professional related accounting and/or financial experience.

·         Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

·         Experience managing complex information requiring attention to detail.

·         Proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

·         Experience with grant accounting including receipts, expenditures, and reports.

·         Medical Terminology.

·         Experience managing complex information requiring attention to detail.

·         Proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

 

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

·       Resume

·       Cover Letter

 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

 

For additional questions, please contact pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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