Clinical Research Financial Specialist

70 Health Research Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Meaningful cancer research work

Job summary

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

This hybrid role blends finance, healthcare, and research operations to ensure accurate revenue/expense tracking and timely payments. The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of cross-team collaboration, with a background in healthcare cost accounting or financial analysis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of healthcare cost accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, financial systems, or related area; or an Associate's degree and three years; or HS diploma and five years.
• Experience in healthcare cost accounting, budgeting, financial analysis and financial systems preferred.
• Experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections or revenue management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial activity of assigned clinical study accounts throughout the life of the study.
• Track patient-related study activity and assist in collecting research funds.
• Monitor study expenses and process payments as charges occur.
• Reconcile account activity and support financial reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with grant managers and research teams to apply funds correctly.
• Review transactions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Communicate with stakeholders to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Support financial integrity of clinical research programs advancing cancer care.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

EMR/EHR systems

OnCore

Job description

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)

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

• 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

• 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

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

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.

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. Affinative 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 need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Grant Funding

This is a grant-funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables is required.

E-Verify

E-Verify Employer Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division participates in the E-Verify program.

Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, America's first cancer center founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park. As one of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell has over 3,300 employees, including over 200 physicians and scientists and 400 nurses. It’s a new era at Roswell Park. Leading the way in cancer research, treatment and education for more than a century, today Roswell Park is setting our course for a second century of extraordinary advances in cancer research and treatment. Equipped with the best facilities, the sharpest and most creative minds, and the single objective of curing cancer, we stand on the threshold of historic discovery.