Accountant 3, Clinical Trials Office Oncology (Post-Award)

Yale Corporation; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Corporation seeks a post-award financial manager for Yale Cancer Center to oversee financial lifecycle of clinical trials, including invoicing, payments, AR and expense management. You will act as primary contact between internal stakeholders and sponsors/CROs on payment matters and ensure audit-ready records.

Responsibilities include sponsor invoicing, CTMS reconciliation, monitoring budgets and close-out activities, plus providing guidance on compliance and post-award processes within

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with strong organizational abilities.
• Advanced MS Excel and Word; familiarity with financial systems.
• Experience in research administration or post-award management.
• Strong interpersonal skills working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and maintain accuracy under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Analyzes and synthesizes information and designs and creates accurate and timely reports that add value to the management of University operations. Advises and applies GAAP to specialized areas to properly report out on financial conditions. Designs financial

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Excel

Post-award management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork / multitask

Tools

Workday

IRES

OnCore

Job description

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Overview

As a member of the professional team of the Yale Cancer Center, this position is responsible for post-award financial management as part of a unit providing comprehensive investigator support services for clinical research studies. The incumbent will independently manage the financial lifecycle of active clinical trials, including invoicing, payment reconciliation, accounts receivable, and expense management, and will serve as a primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and external sponsors and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) on payment-related matters. Responsibilities include generating and tracking sponsor invoices in accordance with executed contracts and budgets, reconciling sponsor payments against study activity within the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), following up on outstanding receivables, and resolving payment discrepancies with sponsors. The incumbent will also manage study-related expenses, including reviewing and reconciling charges, monitoring expenditures against approved study budgets, and coordinating corrections to ensure accurate expense allocation and compliance with contractual and institutional requirements. Additional responsibilities include supporting study close-out activities, including final reconciliation and residual balance review, serving as a resource for post-award and compliance-related questions, monitoring financial reports to identify issues and manage workload, and maintaining tracking systems to ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial records.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with demonstrated outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
2. Proficiency in computer applications including advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and familiarity with financial systems and database query tools.
3. Demonstrated ability in research administration and or post award management.
4. Strong interpersonal customer service skills working with various levels of management and external stakeholders.
5. Ability to work well as part of a team, prioritize, multitask, and maintain high levels of accuracy while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Previous research experience preferably with clinical trials.
2. Familiarity with Yale University's financial systems, administrative policies, and procedures, including Workday, IRES and OnCore.

Principal Responsibilities

1. 1. Financial Analysis and Reporting: Analyzes and synthesizes information and designs and creates accurate and timely reports that add value to the management of University operations. Advises and applies GAAP to specialized areas to properly report out on financial conditions. Designs financial