Clinical Payments Analyst

Description

Duties:

This position is responsible for various financial analysis activities for the Clinical Study Payments Team including but not subject to new study budget review study and site budget set up invoice processing customer service inquiries. It is also responsible for various reporting and month end activities.

- Responsible for generating and processing clinical study invoices

- Researches payments issues for accuracy and presents findings to departments as

necessary

- Review contract and grant agreements for financial risk and billing issues

- Assist in the facilitation of new study budget set up quarterly payments and special reports

- Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing relevant reports and analysis

- Special project analysis and support involving clinical study payment data

- Work as a liaison with the Clinical Study Data Systems team for application enhancements

- Provides input into how processes are developed and implemented with Clinical Payments Group

- Performs analysis of clinical study payment data per defined requirements

- Reviews updates and adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures

- Promotes confidentiality of financial and other data at all times

Years Experience:

- Must have 1-3 years experience in finance/accounting.

- Must have 1-2 years experience in invoicing

- Experience with automated accounting systems. Strong knowledge of relational databases preferred.

- Demonstrated familiarity with MS Office especially Word and Excel.

- Demonstrated oral and written interpersonal communication analytical presentation and organizational skills.

- Ability to meet deadlines/work independently. Must be adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner and meeting assigned deadlines.

- Strong analytic skills and demonstrated capacity for accuracy.

- Ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization in a professional manner.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

- Ability to analyze processes and procedures and recommend improvements.

Skills:

- Prefer experience in a manufacturing environment and/or clinical research environment.

- Use of SAP Enterprise Software highly desirable.

- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Analysis Services a plus.

- Working under general supervision is accountable for completing assigned routine to moderately complex assignments accurately on time and in accordance with departmental procedures.

- Errors will have impact on team/organization results.

- Takes initiative to ensure work is done accurately and completely.

- Performs assignments of moderate complexity and in accordance with Company policy and procedures within specified parameters and in accordance with FDA rules and regulations.

- Applies existing work methods to different known situations.

- Problems involve recurring routine to non-standard situations usually consults with supervisor or more senior level personnel within the department on more complex problems.

Education:

Equivalent education level and experience required: Bachelors Degree in Accounting Business Administration or Computer Information Systems.