Position Summary Position: Research Finance Analyst II, Finance Administration
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule:
40 hours per week, Remote
About BMC At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience. You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.
Job Responsibilities:
The Research Finance Analyst II will be assigned a sponsored projects portfolio, for which he or she performs all grant related post-award functions according to the terms and conditions of the sponsor, including award setup and update, budget and expense analysis, monthly invoicing, and financial reporting.
Responsible for communicating with investigators, department administrators regarding post-award financial management of sponsored funds, including spending versus budget, unbilled and billed amounts, aged receivables/collection items, un-reconciled accounts, and deficits. Meets to review status of accounts.
Performs all financial closeout functions according to the terms and conditions of the sponsor and Hospital policy, including reconciliation of the grant, preparation and submission of financial reports, final invoicing, purchase order liquidations, carryover of available funds, and AR follow-up.
As necessary communicates with sponsors for problem resolution, outstanding receivables, budget adjustments and information gathering.
Other May be responsible for: shared inbox management, accounts receivable management, vendor invoices/uploads, processing journal entries, purchase order management, LOC draw prep, BU salary approvals and monthly invoice/upload, FFR and grant ending notifications, and subrecipient invoice review and payment.
Assists in supporting internal and external sponsor audits, pulling together supporting documentation and liaising with department staff to meet audit needs.
Job Requirements Education:
BS/BA or equivalent work experience preferred, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
Experience:
Requires two to five years of relevant work experience, preferably in an Accounting or Financial role.
Knowledge and Skills:
Requires strong computer skills, including a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Individual should have strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of analytical ability and capable of communicating effectively, both verbally and written. The ideal candidate will possess strong deductive reasoning skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are required.
Job Benefits Competitive pay
Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
About the Department:
As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
