Clinical Trials Accountant

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Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 129,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

403(b) plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Stanford University in Palo Alto seeks an experienced Clinical Trials Accountant to join the research finance team. The role emphasizes detailed financial analysis, revenue/expense tracking, and cross-system reporting within a university research environment.

The Accountant 2 will support compliance, budgeting variances, and process improvements while collaborating with clinical departments and administrators. A strong foundation in GAAP, Oracle, and Excel is required.

Qualifications

Good knowledge of contract and grant procedures.
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience with Oracle and CRISP Stanford systems.
Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of Stanford research administration processes.
Strong communication and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

Analyze accounting transactions and summarize financial position at unit or org level; develop conclusions and present recommendations.
Capture, track, and report revenue and expenses; reconcile and resolve problems in complex accounts.
Generate analyses and communicate financial data; explain variances from budget and prior data.
Maintain accounting controls; document processes and implement improvements.
Run financial reports from multiple systems; provide management information.
Support compliance programs and prepare complex regulatory reports.

Skills

Contract & grant procedures

Oracle

GAAP

Microsoft Excel

Project management

Communication skills

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Tools

Oracle CRISP Stanford systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Neurology is seeking applicants for the position of Clinical Trials Accountant (Accountant 2) to join our research finance team. Neurology has been a center of excellence for more than four decades and includes over 140 faculty members with primary academic appointments in the department at our four outstanding teaching hospitals and health care systems.

We are actively seeking a highly motivated Accountant 2 to join the clinical trials finance team. Our department has seen dramatic growth in clinical trial awards in the past few years, so we are seeking a candidate with the ability to multi-task and be extremely detail oriented, self-motivated and a team player. S/he must also have excellent communication skills that allow high level interactions with a diverse academic and medical community.

Duties include

Analyze accounting transactions and information to summarize current financial position at the unit or organization-wide level. Construct and assemble data for decision making; develop conclusions, and present high level summary of recommendations.
Capture, track, and report revenue and expenses; determine appropriate procedures for accounting record preparation, research of transactions and reporting. Oversee, reconcile, and resolve problems relative to complicated accounts.
Collect data and perform research on details of transactions. Generate, review, analyze and communicate financial data that reflects actual financial performance against approved budgets. Prepare and present quantitative and qualitative analyses focusing on variances from budget and prior data.
Maintain and review accounting process controls; recommend and implement any approved modifications; perform preliminary analysis and recommend solutions. Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.
Run and analyze financial reports, often from multiple systems; prepare management information reports.
Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, and recommend and implement approved changes. May manage compliance program for area of responsibility, and create complex compliance reports.
Contribute to unit and organization strategy; assist in the development of change management plans and materials as needed. Participate as a member of a project team; support new initiatives. Make decisions determining approach to managing and completing processes.
Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement. Define requirements, develop and implement complex test cases, perform system testing and analyze results.
Serve as a resource to local units and other departments to resolve accounting-related issues.
May act as a lead, train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

Qualifications

Good knowledge of contract and grant procedures and ability to apply accounting practices.
Good accounting concepts and analysis of accounting transactions.
Thorough understanding of key attributes in Oracle or similar Accounting System and its impact on reporting, billing, receivables and recovering costs.
Knowledge of Stanford research administration processes particularly post award research administration.
Experienced with OMB Uniform Guidance and Circulars A-21, A-110, A-133, Cost Accounting Standard (CAS), GAAP.
Strong working knowledge of Excel.
Experienced with Oracle and CRISP Stanford systems.
Ability to independently diagnose and solve problems using sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
Skilled to independently analyze accounting transactions and ability to reconcile financial information.
Strong customer service skills. Working collaboratively with different process partners.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Education & Experience (REQUIRED)

Bachelor's degree plus four years of applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED)

Intermediate proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with accounting systems and the internet; computer literacy.
Understanding of and ability to apply accounting skills and concepts.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute as part of a project team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.
Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.
Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

WORK STANDARDS

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .

Expected Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is $110,307.00 to $128,905.00 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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