Finance and Accounting Analyst 1

Function/Duties of Position

Position Summary:

OHSU classification: Finance and Accounting Analyst 1, represented by AFSCME 328 union, subject to the active collective bargaining agreement.

This Finance and Accounting Analyst 1 (referred to internally as Pre-Award Financial Analyst) collects data and works on varied phases of financial processes and analysis relating to clinical trial budgets. The role is responsible for routine financial processes.

The position plays a crucial role in clinical research finances by ensuring that the creation of the internal budget/billing schedule, negotiation of the sponsor and supporter budget, as well as subsequent budgetary downstream impacts, are successfully managed. Helps to set the financial foundation for a clinical trial.

With assistance from Financial Analyst 2s, management, and leadership, this role collaborates with Investigators and study teams to assist in feasibility analysis for clinical trials; building and maintenance of an internal budget/billing schedules; sponsor/supporter budget negotiation; development and management of finance data in OHSU’s CRMS, eCRIS; management of the departmental, clinical services, and coverage analysis approvals; as well as ongoing management of budget and contract updates due to amendments.

Required Qualifications

Education and experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior Academic Health Center or relevant financial specific experience performing analysis related to operational improvements and business cases.
• Experience with relational databases

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Proficient with use of PC including database and spreadsheet applications.
• Proficient with spreadsheet skills, including simple functions, formulas, and formatting.
• Understanding of financial reporting concepts such as cost accounting and net present value analysis.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
• Proficient with the use of computers, including spreadsheet applications
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Access and other Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of diverse doctors, nurses and other research related positions
• Excellent record of time management and setting appropriate priorities
• Ability to express and document ideas clearly and concisely in written communication
• Able to champion personal convictions while maintaining the ability to listen, comprehend, and adjust, when required, to other points of view
• Self-starter with ability to work independently but collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of individuals from a variety of departments, institutions and organizations
• Ability to lead a discussion, serve as a facilitator, and create a positive work environment
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and multi-tasking capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in clinical research pre-award finance
• Experience working in oncology
• Experience working in a clinical or research environment
• Experience with OHSU Financial systems, eCRIS, EPIC
• Highly skilled in MS Excel and MS Access

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