Clinical Trials Accountant

Job Summary:The UW Carbone Cancer Center's Clinical Research Finance Office (CRFO) is looking for a Clinical Trials Accountant to join our team! This position will be responsible for managing accounts for multiple Disease Oriented Teams throughout the account lifecycle, including intake of new accounts, ongoing invoice generation and follow-up, revenue/expense review & reconciliation, and account closure at the end of the study.This position is a great opportunity for those with financial background who are interested in applying their skills in a healthcare-related field, as well as those with clinical research experience who may be interested in a more administrative/non-patient-facing role. If you are detail oriented, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and are looking for a role where your work helps and impacts others, we welcome you to apply for this exciting position!This position may work remotely up to 100%.Applicants should be available to work a 70%-100% FTE schedule (28-40 hours/week).Responsibilities:Works directly with principal investigator and research staff to budget, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs. May directly process and/or approve accounting transactions such as cost transfers, procurement, sub award management, and financial processing related to sponsored project management. May review and approve transactions on behalf of an intermediate unit or center.• 45% Assists principal investigators with financial management of sponsored program budgets and directs day-to-day fiscal transactions• 30% Prepares and processes financial reporting and/or invoicing information• 5% Provides expertise and advice related to procurement and allowable charges• 10% Reviews financial expenditures for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts• 10% Maintains accurate financial data in departmental financial information systems and databases.Institutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and InclusionEducation:PreferredAssociate's DegreePreferred focus in finance, business, or accountingQualifications:Required:- At least one year of experience with work or an internship, preferably in finance, accounting, business, healthcare, or clinical research.Preferred:- Knowledge of oncology clinical trials- Knowledge of UW-Madison policies & systems related to research- Experience with OnCore (or other Clinical Trials Management System)- Experience with SmartsheetWork Type:Full or Part Time: 70% - 100%This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.This position may work remotely up to 100%.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableSalary:Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on QualificationsAdditional Information:-Work experience should demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and maturity. Candidates must be effective at building interpersonal relationships with constructive interactions, be clear and effective communicators, promote and create collegial environments that value accountability. Employees will also be expected to uphold UWCCC core values as defined below:- Diversity & Inclusiveness: Embrace differences and promote fairness and equity while fostering a sense of belonging.- Respect: Demonstrate respect for self and others -- behave professionally.- Integrity: Act with integrity and honesty.- Teamwork: Commit to and demonstrate teamwork.- Excellence: Ensure excellence, quality, and high ethical standards in conduct and performance.Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment and in the future of employment.How to Apply:To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. You will also be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references prior to an offer of employment. References will not be contacted prior to notifying you.Contact:Devonne Tuckerdtucker@wisc.edu608-263-9404Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.Official Title:Post-AwardSPGCAccountDept/Cent(SC024)Department(s):A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CARBONE CANC CTR/CANC CTREmployment Class:Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:307904-ASThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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