FINANCIAL ASSOCIATE
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
ID: 7328992
Posted: Newly posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Description
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides assistance, often of a complex technical and clerical nature, to the Financial/Business Officer for a department or unit. Works closely with the Financial/Business Officer on such matters as monitoring sizeable budgets, providing projections and costing, preparing grants and contracts, maintenance of financial databases and the production of a wide array of financial reports.
Reconciles accounts. Sets up financial tracking systems. Interfaces with purchasing department and vendors in tracking orders and payment requisitions and researching problems. Operates with a high degree of independence due to extensive knowledge of financial processes, policies, and regulations that dictate the financial operation of the department or unit. May supervise staff. May have some human resources related responsibilities. May interface with external institutions to establish grants and contracts. This position provides assistance to the Financial Officer for the Clinical Research Enterprise for post-award activities and operational finances.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Works closely with the Financial/Business Officer on such matters as monitoring sizeable budgets, providing projections and costing, preparing grants and contracts, maintenance of financial databases and the production of a wide array of financial reports.
Reconciles accounts (STUDY ACCOUNTS).
Sets up financial tracking systems.
Monthly assigned divisions' account Reconciliation and Variance Analysis for Department PI Reports for assigned accounts P-Card
Reconciliation for assigned accounts
Reconciliation of sponsor payments
Set up of Greenphire and other payment portals
Interfaces with purchasing department and vendors in tracking orders and payment requisitions and researching problems. May interface with external institutions and parties regarding reimbursements and payments.
Operates with a high degree of independence due to extensive knowledge of financial processes, policies, and regulations that dictate the financial operation of the department or unit.
Accounts Payable/Receivable Invoice processing for study-related expenditures
Study Participant Reimbursement
Account Close to Residual process
Coordination with departments, central finance and OSP
Perform other duties as assigned
Salary Range: $16.50 - $26.80
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides assistance, often of a complex technical and clerical nature, to the Financial/Business Officer for a department or unit. Works closely with the Financial/Business Officer on such matters as monitoring sizeable budgets, providing projections and costing, preparing grants and contracts, maintenance of financial databases and the production of a wide array of financial reports.
Reconciles accounts. Sets up financial tracking systems. Interfaces with purchasing department and vendors in tracking orders and payment requisitions and researching problems. Operates with a high degree of independence due to extensive knowledge of financial processes, policies, and regulations that dictate the financial operation of the department or unit. May supervise staff. May have some human resources related responsibilities. May interface with external institutions to establish grants and contracts. This position provides assistance to the Financial Officer for the Clinical Research Enterprise for post-award activities and operational finances.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Works closely with the Financial/Business Officer on such matters as monitoring sizeable budgets, providing projections and costing, preparing grants and contracts, maintenance of financial databases and the production of a wide array of financial reports.
Reconciles accounts (STUDY ACCOUNTS).
Sets up financial tracking systems.
Monthly assigned divisions' account Reconciliation and Variance Analysis for Department PI Reports for assigned accounts P-Card
Reconciliation for assigned accounts
Reconciliation of sponsor payments
Set up of Greenphire and other payment portals
Interfaces with purchasing department and vendors in tracking orders and payment requisitions and researching problems. May interface with external institutions and parties regarding reimbursements and payments.
Operates with a high degree of independence due to extensive knowledge of financial processes, policies, and regulations that dictate the financial operation of the department or unit.
Accounts Payable/Receivable Invoice processing for study-related expenditures
Study Participant Reimbursement
Account Close to Residual process
Coordination with departments, central finance and OSP
Perform other duties as assigned
Salary Range: $16.50 - $26.80
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.


