Clinical Trial Fiscal Analyst- Research Administration

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Trial Fiscal Analyst provides a full range of financial support associated with clinical studies conducted with or by the University of Kansas Medical Center. Specifically, this position is responsible for various financial functions including account formation, accounting, billing and collections, budget management and close-out. The position provides support for financial functions for study teams throughout campus.

Requirements

4 years of related experience in accounting or finance.
Prior budgetary experience required.
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Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business-related field.
Prior experience working with physician groups.
Three years experience in a medical environment.
Experience with university policies and procedures or similar structure.
Scientific, nursing or legal background and/or training.
Experience analyzing and interpreting legal contracts/documents.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records and other financial reports to assess accuracy and completeness according to proposed budgets and compliance with contracts with sponsoring entities.
Perform comprehensive and independent review of various clinical trial documents such as budgets, contracts, protocols and consent forms for compliance and billing purposes, and review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
Initiate project setup and maintenance of clinical trials in the University’s accounting system to ensure compliance with policies and regulations required by agencies and sponsors.
Review, approve and track direct expenditures to ensure allowability in accordance with contractual terms.
Interpret Facilities and Administration (F&A) costs for accurate application.
Ensure post-award processes such as budget close-outs are complete and accurate.
Work closely with research study teams to conduct on-going post-award budget management and analysis.
Participate in team(s) involved in the design of general ledger accounting and clinical trial tracking data processing systems
Review contracts and agreements to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with University policies and general accepted accounting principles.
Report to management regarding the finances of the portfolio of clinical trials.
Development, implement, modify and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
Prepare invoices as required by the Sponsor and manage the collection process of outstanding receivables.
Develop policies and processes to assure that clinical services and procedures are billed appropriately and that collections are performed timely and accurately.
Assist in the annual financial audit by providing study-related information or documentation when necessary.
Partner with research study teams and principal investigators to maintain and enhance clinical trial accounting policies and procedures.
Serve as a resource to research study teams and principal investigators in clinical research financial matters.
Provide on-going education related to clinical research financial matters, billing practices and policies, regulations and compliance matters.
Identify appropriate training opportunities for the campus community to improve operational efficiencies.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
Employer-paid life insurance
long-term disability insurance
various additional voluntary insurance plans
Paid time off, including vacation and sick
ten paid holidays
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment
A retirement program with a generous employer contribution
additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)