Grant Payment, Sr. Assoc

Job Overview: Note: This is Contract position. * Responsible for processing and tracking payments to Investigators and other payees in support of a clinical trial * Identify payment criteria and administer payments to each investigator and process all pass-through costs * Communicate with sites and clinical teams regarding payment questions or updates * Contribute to communication on project-related matters with the clinical project team under the direction of the Finance Manager * Provide excellent customer service and timely site issue resolution * Maintain and update payment tracking information in the trial trackers * Reconcile all study payments on a routine basis and provide financial reports to clients as requested * Provide site payment documentation for sponsor audits as requested * Understand and follow project specific and department policies and procedures * Generate investigative reports (if applicable) * Liaise with Finance team regarding site payment issues * Support client audit demands as necessary * Assist team with troubleshooting payment issues * Perform other duties as assigned by management Minimum Required: * Transactional accounting (e.g. A/P, Billing, etc.) or relevant financial or clinical trial related experience * Computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet skills), capable of operating standard office equipment (e.g. fax, copier etc.). Preferred: * Working knowledge of clinical trial payment process and familiarity with investigator contracts and budgets; previous interaction with operational project teams and investigative sites preferred * Strong networking abilities and an ability/willingness to work with internal and external stakeholders across the globe * Strong analytical skills * Good organizational and time management skills * Excellent communication / writing skills * Customer oriented * Strong computer skills with an ability to access and leverage technology alternatives * Flexible and adaptable to a developing work environment * Self-motivation with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines * Works well independently as well as in a team environment * Detail and process oriented * Positive attitude and approach Education/Qualifications: * HND or Degree (Business or Accounting preferred) OR work experience in a financial, clinical trial, or grant payment position. * Strong computer skills with an ability to understand, access and leverage technology alternatives Experience: Minimum Required: * Transactional accounting (e.g. A/P, Billing, etc.) or relevant financial or clinical trial related experience * Computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet skills), capable of operating standard office equipment (e.g. fax, copier etc.). Preferred: * Working knowledge of clinical trial payment process and familiarity with investigator contracts and budgets; previous interaction with operational project teams and investigative sites preferred * Strong networking abilities and an ability/willingness to work with internal and external stakeholders across the globe * Strong analytical skills * Good organizational and time management skills * Excellent communication / writing skills * Customer oriented * Strong computer skills with an ability to access and leverage technology alternatives * Flexible and adaptable to a developing work environment * Self-motivation with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines * Works well independently as well as in a team environment * Detail and process oriented * Positive attitude and approach Employment Type: Full Time