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Business Analyst - Sponsored Programs Financial Services - Clinical Trials
Company: Allegheny Health Network (Highmark Health)
Location: Remote (Central or Eastern time zones preferred)
URL: http://highmarkhealth.org
General Overview
The incumbent is responsible for the implementation and execution of various post-award and financial management activities for grants, contracts, and clinical trials within the Sponsored Programs Financial Services (SPFS) supporting Allegheny-Singer Research Institute and Allegheny Health Network.
Responsibilities include award set-up, transaction processing, compliance review, cash management, collections, financial reporting, and project close-out. You will analyze financial results, trends, projections, and performance metrics to facilitate business decisions while adhering to institutional policies and sponsor guidelines.
Essential Responsibilities
- Compliance Management: Develop a full understanding of business and financial terms for grants, contracts, and clinical trials. Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and private sponsor regulations (including Uniform Guidance).
- Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Management: Manage payment schedules, invoice sponsors, follow up on outstanding payments, and troubleshoot payment variances. Manage sponsor portals for invoicing and payment retrieval.
- Month-end Close: Prepare journal entries, ensure financial transactions align with GAAP and institutional policies, and generate monthly financial statements.
- Reporting: Independently prepare financial reports, address discrepancies, and ensure all internal and sponsor deadlines are met.
- Project Closeout: Complete accurate project closeout documentation, ensuring all cost-share requirements are met, unallowable costs are removed, and all financial obligations are settled.
- Audit: Implement internal controls and gather documentation for auditors as required.
- Other duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
- Knowledge of accounting principles, budget planning, and financial analysis.
- Ability to assess, research, and resolve complex financial and compliance issues.
- Deep understanding of financial management in a clinical trial setting, research accounting, and compliance/auditing.
Preferred
- Prior experience in grant, contract, and clinical trial financial administration.
- Knowledge of federal agency regulations, Uniform Guidance, and federal acquisition regulations.
- Experience with clinical research billing compliance.
Skills
- Strong organizational and mathematical skills with the ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex financial data into understandable narratives.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage large volumes of work under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in financial software and MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, etc.).
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Compensation
- Pay Range Minimum: $25.87/hour
- Pay Range Maximum: $40.48/hour Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and market considerations.
Compliance & Disclaimers
- Confidentiality: Employees must comply with HIPAA, data security guidelines, and the company’s Code of Business Conduct.
- Equal Opportunity: Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by law.
- Accessibility: For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org.
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