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Business Analyst – Sponsored Programs, Financial Services, Clinical Trials
Location
Louisiana + 4 moreAll locations: Louisiana | North Carolina | Maryland | Pennsylvania | Washington
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$25 - $40 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Business Analyst – Sponsored Programs, Financial Services, Clinical Trials
Highmark Health
• Responsible for implementation and execution of various post-award and financial management activities for grants, contracts and/or clinical trials within the Sponsored Programs Financial Services (SPFS). • Responsibilities include award set-up, transaction processing, compliance review, cash management, collections, financial reporting and project close-out. • Analyze financial results and outcomes, trends/projections, and performance metrics and provide root cause analysis to facilitate business decisions. • Develop full understanding of payment terms and payment schedules as outlined in agreements. • Independently prepares simple to complex financial reports and monitors all internal and Sponsor stipulated deadlines and content requirements. • Ensure all invoices and payments are complete. Close project cost center in all financial systems. • Prepare journal entries to support the monthly close process and ensures all financial transactions/entries agree with GAAP and institutional policies.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, budget planning, and financial analysis with the ability to interpret and apply fiscal regulations (preferred with focus on clinical research or healthcare)
- Ability to assess, research, and resolve complex financial and compliance issues while applying sound judgment.
- Prior experience in grant, contract and clinical trial financial administration, knowledge of federal agency regulations, policies, and procedures, Uniform Guidance, laws and federal acquisition regulations applicable to research and sponsored programs.
- Prior experience with clinical trial financial management and/or clinical research billing compliance and regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and adaptability to new technologies.
- Proficiency with MS Excel skills such as sorting, pivot tables, filtering, lookups, subtotals, basic formulas.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
- Bonuses
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