Clinical Research Accounting Specialist

5 days ago


MA United States Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Clinical Research Accounting Specialist to join our team at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. As a key member of our clinical research accounting team, you will be responsible for financial reconciliation and invoicing, as well as assisting with accounts receivable and accounts payable financial transactions generated from our clinical research activity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and ensure adherence to financial terms and conditions of clinical research contracts and budgets.
  • Maintain accurate and organized accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial reconciliation files.
  • Actively manage and track study financial activity of assigned disease center in the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) and work closely with study teams to ensure financial activity is up to date.
  • Conduct timely on-going financial reconciliation of study invoices and payments through study closure.
  • Ensure timely and accurate invoicing for services rendered and expenses incurred and ensure all invoices and payments are properly authorized, coded, and recorded in the CTMS.
  • Investigate, process, and respond promptly to invoice revision requests and financial reconciliation requests.
  • Review and verify study payments received, apply payments to applicable study activity in the CTMS, and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Assist with pursuing collections from extramural research sponsors and funding sources.
  • Organize and maintain the Clinical Research Accounting central e-mail box; respond in a timely manner to applicable study financial e-mail communications.
  • Work closely with study and finance teams to address financial inquiries and support study-related financial management.
  • Liaise with sponsors, funding sources, and other external parties regarding study financial matters.
  • Actively work with sponsors, funding sources, and study teams to resolve study financial issues and discrepancies.
  • Work closely with sponsors, funding sources, and study teams to complete final study financial reconciliations and reports final outcome.
  • Liaise with Clinical Research Financial Analyst and report on study invoices, payments, and financial reconciliation status.
  • Prepare study financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for internal and external stakeholders and assist Clinical Research Financial Analysts in the preparation of Disease Center study financial reports.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of financial transactions, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audits and general financial reporting.
Requirements
  • High school diploma required.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
  • MCA Certification within 1-year of hire.
  • No experience required.
  • Working knowledge of the clinical trials lifecycle preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Good listening skills.
  • Ability to perform basic math and accounting skills.
  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data accurately.
  • Beginning to working knowledge of basic, financial, tax, and accounting principles.
  • Good customer orientation skills.
About Us

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations.

We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and affirm the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.



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