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Remote work available, M-F 8-5pm
Pay Range
$28.05 - $42.10Clinical Trials Office (CTO) staff members provide support for the conduct of clinical research within the Cancer Center. This position supports the administrative financial functions of clinical trials by ensuring compliance with coverage analysis and contracts which impact patients on clinical trials. This position will receive a portfolio of studies to ensure invoices are generated and submitted to sponsors for timely payment.
JOB SUMMARY
Under administrative review, provides financial assistance on post-award financial activities tied to clinical studies to research study investigators and/or departmental administrators. Reviews invoices for accuracy, submits for payment, audits billing records, and completes other post-award activities. This is a hybrid position, with the expectation that the incumbent will be able to attend scheduled on-site events/meetings in either Charlotte or Winston-Salem.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related area with three years' research-related accounting experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Computer skills and the ability to develop financial spreadsheets required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provides departmental administration and sections heads with detailed year-end reporting including trend analysis in research dollars and research study submissions.
2. Prepares financial analysis of departmental units and accounts, and other special projects as directed.
3. Supervises Finance Coordinator I and other personnel handling complex financial duties. May also oversee a group of clerical employees.
4. Monitors expenditures on numerous large clinical studies and departmental accounts. Performs day-to-day budget management of assigned funds and prepares regular reports and analyses on the financial status of accounts.
5. Determines departmental fiscal requirements and prepares budgetary recommendations.
6. Reviews all reports from the Controller's Office for accuracy. Resolves any discrepancies or problems.
7. Maintains liaison with all levels of administration, faculty and outside organizations to coordinate departmental business, accomplish directives, negotiate contracts and facilitate the resolution of problems.
8. Establishes accurate financial projections by examining past and future expenditures to determine if adequate funds are available as needed. Reviews financial information with faculty investigators and/or departmental administrators to determine and implement distribution changes as appropriate.
9. Develops drafts of budgets for the submission of contracts for faculty investigators. Reviews completed grant applications for accuracy and completeness.
10. Serves as a departmental liaison for research studies and contract financial issues with the Controller's Office, Research Development, and other departments involved; establish a thorough understanding of the Medical School and granting agencies' rules and regulations to avoid inappropriate expenditures.
11. Provides sections with necessary information to complete merit process. Reviews merit increases for accuracy and sufficient funds.
12. Establishes and maintains financial databases and files.
13. Processes personnel change requests, personnel requisitions, purchase requisitions, payroll, accounts payable and other research-related expenses.
14. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet abilities
Open to learning new skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Comfortable office work environment, hybrid
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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What We Do
Advocate Aurora Health is the 11th largest not-for-profit, integrated health system in the United States. As a leading employer in the Midwest, Advocate Aurora Health employs more than 75,000 individuals including more than 22,000 nurses. Advocate Aurora is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, and is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology and pediatrics. The organization contributed nearly $2.2 billion in charitable care and services to its communities in 2019.
