RESEARCH BILLING ANALYST

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ALLIANCE OF NEW YORK LLC•Melville, NY

5d•$62,000 - $69,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ALLIANCE OF NEW YORK LLC ('BRANY') BRANY is the premiere resource for research support services for hospitals, universities, government agencies, and academic medical centers, as well as biotechnology, pharmaceutical and device companies. The services offered by BRANY, which are designed to improve research efficiency and quality, include but are not limited to ethics review, budget and contract negotiation, auditing, monitoring, and research billing and collections. BRANY was founded in 1998 and is owned by four leading academic medical centers — NYU School of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Northwell Health. Other divisions of BRANY include HRP Consulting Group (HRP) that provides human research protection consulting services, Tech Software, a leading provider of SaaS compliance solutions, and the CITI Program, a trusted provider of online research, ethics and compliance training. The CITI Program serves millions of learners in the U.S. and around the world. BRANY is a growing company with a unique company culture that deeply cares about its team members. We are seeking hardworking, collaborative, ambitious, and accountable professionals looking to grow in an industry that contributes to the advancement of science, fosters learning, and facilitates innovation that promotes health and improves quality of life. We are actively seeking a hard-working, intelligent, and energetic individual to join our growing group of finance professionals. Become a part of a dynamic team that is always learning, highly motivated, and forever curious. At BRANY, you will thrive during extensive training with engaged leaders and experienced coworkers. In addition to supporting the general functions of the Finance Department, your day-to-day responsibilities will include overall management of finances for a variety of interesting clinical trials, while acting as liaison between clinical trial sponsors and research sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business (Finance or Accounting preferred) from an accredited university.
Minimum three years of experience working in a Finance/Accounting Department.
Applicant should be a detail-oriented and capable problem solver, with the ability to utilize analytical skills to identify errors and inconsistencies.
Should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and excellent organizational skills.
Must be able to multi-task and work as part of a team.
Applicant must be able to learn proprietary software quickly, be familiar with Microsoft Word, and possess strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Review and approve sponsor research budget using critical thinking skills to ensure accuracy and consistency with budget details in BRANY’s proprietary software application
Generate monthly invoices to study sponsors based upon research activity entered by external research sites
Manage high-volume collections by conducting consistent follow-up on past due invoices through email, phone, and other communication methods
Compare payments received from study sponsors with internal records, and process payments to external research sites on a timely basis
Utilize strong analytical and investigative skills to reconcile study data and maintain accurate financial records
Upon completion of a study, perform a final financial reconciliation of study activities
Participate in other departmental projects as necessary