Clinical Research Financial Specialist

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division seeks a Clinical Research Financial Analyst to manage financial activity of clinical study accounts from activation to closeout.

This hybrid role blends finance, healthcare, research operations, and customer service to ensure studies are financially sound by tracking revenues/expenses and coordinating with grant management teams.

If you enjoy numbers, problem solving, and supporting meaningful cancer research, this could be the ideal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of healthcare cost accounting, budgeting, financial analysis or related area.
• Or an Associate's degree and three years of related experience; or
• High School Diploma/GED with five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial activity of assigned clinical study accounts throughout the life of the study.
• Track patient-related study activity and help ensure appropriate collection of research funds.
• Monitor study expenses and process payments as research-related charges are incurred.
• Reconcile account activity and support accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with grant managers and research teams to ensure funds are applied appropriately.
• Review financial transactions and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to resolve billing, payment, and account issues.
• Support the financial integrity of clinical research programs that advance cancer treatment and care.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Excel skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

OnCore

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Company

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division

Title

Clinical Research Financial Specialist

Job Type

Regular

Company

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division

Department

Clinical Trials Office

Time Type

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

Fte

1

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary

About the Role

Behind every clinical trial is a team of professionals working to ensure studies have the resources needed to succeed. As a Clinical Research Financial Analyst, you'll play an important role in supporting groundbreaking cancer research by managing the financial activity of clinical study accounts from activation through closeout.

This hybrid position combines finance, healthcare, research operations, and customer service. You'll help ensure clinical studies are financially sound by tracking revenues and expenses, monitoring patient-related activity, managing payments, and partnering with research and grant management teams.

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, staying organized, and supporting meaningful work that impacts patients, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

In This Role, You Will

• Manage the financial activity of assigned clinical study accounts throughout the life of the study.
• Track patient-related study activity and help ensure appropriate collection of research funds.
• Monitor study expenses and process payments as research-related charges are incurred.
• Reconcile account activity and support accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with grant managers and research teams to ensure funds are applied appropriately.
• Review financial transactions and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to resolve billing, payment, and account issues.
• Support the financial integrity of clinical research programs that advance cancer treatment and care.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoys working collaboratively across teams.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in healthcare cost accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, financial systems, or a related area;

or

Associate's degree and three years of related experience; or

High School Diploma/GED and five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in healthcare, clinical research, or academic medical center environments.

Experience working with accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), collections, or revenue management processes.

Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems.

Experience with OnCore or similar clinical research management systems.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.

Basic understanding of medical terminology.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Who Will Be Successful in This Role

Enjoy working with financial data and uncovering the details behind the numbers.

Like balancing independent work with collaboration across multiple teams.

Are highly organized and able to manage competing deadlines.

Take pride in accuracy and attention to detail.

Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.

Want your work to contribute to something bigger than financial results alone.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, every role contributes to our mission of easing the burden of cancer. You'll join a nationally recognized cancer center where innovation, research, and patient care come together to make a difference every day.

When You Join Our Team, You'll Enjoy

Meaningful work that supports cutting-edge clinical research and advances cancer care.

Opportunities to collaborate with leading physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals.

Professional growth and development opportunities within a world-renowned institution.

Hybrid work flexibility while remaining connected to a mission-driven team.

Comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and future.

The opportunity to be part of an organization where every role helps bring hope to patients and families facing cancer.

The pay range for this position is $62,514 - $78,846 annually which includes a comprehensive benefits package.

The listed pay range reflects the range of potential compensation for this role. The actual offer may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in health care cost accounting, budgeting, financial analysis and financial systems; or
• Associate’s degree and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in health care cost accounting, budgeting, financial analysis and financial systems; or
• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time experience in health care cost accounting, budgeting, financial analysis and financial systems.

Note

Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you