Clinical Trials Finance Analyst

School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Neurology seeks an experienced Clinical Trials Accountant (Accountant 2) to join the research finance team in Palo Alto. The role focuses on analyzing transactions, tracking revenues and expenses, and maintaining robust process controls within an expanding clinical trials portfolio.

The ideal candidate will excel in multi-tasking, communication with diverse stakeholders, and applying GAAP in a complex academic setting, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of contract and grant procedures.
• Good accounting concepts and analysis of transactions.
• Understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with Oracle/CRISP Stanford systems.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze accounting transactions and summarize financial position; present recommendations.
• Capture, track, and report revenue and expenses; oversee complex accounts.
• Prepare and present analyses comparing budgets to actuals.
• Maintain accounting controls and document processes.
• Run financial reports from multiple systems for management.
• Support compliance programs and implement changes as needed.
• Participate in change management and project initiatives.
• Identify process improvements and develop test cases for systems.

Skills

Contract & grant procedures

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Oracle/CRISP Stanford systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stanford University’s Department of Neurology seeks an experienced Clinical Trials Accountant (Accountant 2) to join the research finance team in Palo Alto. The role focuses on analyzing transactions, tracking revenues and expenses, and maintaining robust process controls within an expanding clinical trials portfolio.

The ideal candidate will excel in multi-tasking, communication with diverse stakeholders, and applying GAAP in a complex academic setting, with opportunities to contribute to