Finance Coordinator II, Oncology Research

Department

Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Remote work available, M-F 8-5pm

Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85

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.

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.

• Provides departmental administration and sections heads with detailed year-end reporting including trend analysis in research dollars and research study submissions.
• Prepares financial analysis of departmental units and accounts, and other special projects as directed.
• Supervises Finance Coordinator I and other personnel handling complex financial duties. May also oversee a group of clerical employees.
• 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.
• Determines departmental fiscal requirements and prepares budgetary recommendations.
• Reviews all reports from the Controller's Office for accuracy. Resolves any discrepancies or problems.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develops drafts of budgets for the submission of contracts for faculty investigators. Reviews completed grant applications for accuracy and completeness.
• 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.
• Provides sections with necessary information to complete merit process. Reviews merit increases for accuracy and sufficient funds.
• Establishes and maintains financial databases and files.
• Processes personnel change requests, personnel requisitions, purchase requisitions, payroll, accounts payable and other research-related expenses.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Open to learning new skills

Comfortable office work environment, hybrid

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