Project Accountant

About this role

The Project Accountant role will provide financial and analytical support for Clinical studies.

This role requires a business-minded individual who can identify risk, analyze and manipulate data, and can accurately and confidently present findings/make recommendations related to the financial well-being of their Clinical study(ies). The Project Accountant will prepare Clinical trial “workbooks” to assist in study management, revenue recognition, pass-through costs, metrics, and Operations/Sponsor support. This role is directly responsible for financial health of Clinical trials, projects, or portfolio. The role requires the Project Accountant to produce high quality work while maintaining professionalism. Attention to detail, internal control mindsight, integrity, and ability to communicate with clients and team members.

The Project Accountant role is expected to establish him/herself as the financial “go to” person for their Clinical studies by supporting the revenue process, billing, metrics, Ops/Sponsor inquiries, and Accounting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Controls
- Applies current financial and accounting standards, policies and controls. Begin to identify and mitigate risk related to Clinical studies. Assist in developing solutions to achieve Clinical study and business objectives while remaining compliant.
- Forecasting
- Assist Project Managers/Functional Area Leads in identifying gaps, variances, anomalies in Clinical study forecasts.
- BU Analysis
- Provides accurate, transparent, and timely financial analysis on assigned Clinical studies.
- Assist in providing financial recommendations to Project Managers/Functional Area Leads and follows through to deliver timely resolution.
- Support organizational process and system improvement opportunities by participating in change initiatives.
- Execute Clinical trial project set-up and review contracts.
- Ensure timely reconciliations for Clinical trial project close-outs. Execute...