Remote Post-Award Clinical Trials Accountant

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Remote; USD 68,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks a post-award financial manager to oversee the financial lifecycle of clinical trials, including invoicing, reconciliations, and sponsor communications. You will partner with internal stakeholders and sponsors/CROs to ensure accurate, timely financial records and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and at least four years of related experience, with strong MS Excel and financial systems skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and four years of related experience.
• Experience in research administration and post-award management.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word and financial systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis and Reporting: design concise reports for management and GAAP-compliant statements.
• Accounting and Reconciliation: record transactions and ensure balance sheet accuracy.
• Reconcile multiple systems and investigate discrepancies.
• Budget monitoring and expense reconciliation with budgets.
• Support study close-out activities and residual balance review.
• Provide guidance on compliance and internal controls.
• Mentor and supervise staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Excel

Word

Financial systems knowledge

Post-award management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance

Tools

Workday

IRES

OnCore

CTMS

Job description

Yale University seeks a post-award financial manager to oversee the financial lifecycle of clinical trials, including invoicing, reconciliations, and sponsor communications. You will partner with internal stakeholders and sponsors/CROs to ensure accurate, timely financial records and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and at least four years of related experience, with strong MS Excel and financial systems skills.