Senior Revenue & Project Specialist - Clinical Research

Alcanza Clinical Research • Lake Mary, FL

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About The Position

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in MA, NH, MI, VA, SC, FL, GA, AL, MO, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow. The Senior Revenue & Project Specialist will be responsible for the management of all revenue recognition and billing & collections processes for an identified portion of the Alcanza Clinical Research site network. Reporting to the Controller, the candidate will also be responsible for contributing towards an audit-compliant system of internal controls and processes that will ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared on a timely basis, in compliance with US GAAP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred (Associate’s Degree required) AND 3+ years of accounting experience, OR and equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience with general ledger account and project budget reconciliations and journal entry preparation is required.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), QuickBooks, and web applications
• Typing proficiency (40+ wpm)
• Strong math proficiency
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers, and external customers
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities
• Ability to be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and exemplify a strong work ethic.
• A high degree of integrity and dependability
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a clinical research site or CRO environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Advarra’s Clinical Conductor CTMS a plus.
• Previous experience at a clinical research site invoicing sponsors and CROs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue recognition systems and processes, identifying automation opportunities and helping to ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Partner with operations and budgets/contracts colleagues to implement best practices in a scalable manner. Partner with finance and operations leads to establish and report on revenue-based performance metrics. Maintain a positive, results oriented work environment, building partnerships within the team and across the organization at large, modeling teamwork.
• Issue invoices and pursue timely collections of AR from sponsors/CROs (visits and invoiceables) to reduce the company’s Days Sales Outstanding. Communicate with customers regarding balances, questions, and/or discrepancies, if needed.
• Perform timely study closeout reconciliations across both the CTMS and financial ERP systems.
• Support month-end close, bank and management reporting, and the annual financial audit while maintaining established timelines.
• Complete timely and accurate cash application at the item level for all payments received.
• Complete various aspects of G/L accounting including preparation/processing journal entries as well as reconciling accounts, while ensuring proper GAAP accounting principles are being followed.
• Active participation in special projects, including but not limited to process standardization, system migrations, and integration of newly acquired sites’ processes and systems, as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and efficiencies.
• Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees