Research Financial Analyst II Jobs in Edison at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

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The Research Financial Analyst II is responsible for providing support in the preparation of all financial aspects of grant and clinical trial reporting which include, preparation of budgets for grant / clinical trial applications, general ledger grant/clinical trial revenue and expense analysis, submission of monthly, quarterly, and/or annual grant/clinical trial expense reports, working with auditors during the year end Uniform Guidance audit and other requirements as outlined in detail below.

This is a hybrid position based out of Edison, NJ. 

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Research Financial Analyst II at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Handles all financial responsibilities relating to Research Grant Administration (pre and post-award).
• Prepares financial grant reports and invoices for public and private grant programs and clinical trials, if applicable, for internal review and submission to public and private agencies as required.
• Ensures that appropriate receipt of funds specific to each grant/clinical trial are collected and open receivables are managed properly.
• Records, on a monthly basis, all research and grant revenue and expenditures. Analyzes each clinical trial fund and each Federal/State/Private Foundation grant to supporting documentation.
• Prepares other financial reports as required, including financial reports to Principal Investigators.
• Analyzes trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Ensures that monthly Time & Effort sheets are submitted from Program Managers through PeopleSoft Time and Labor and reconciles to actual grant reporting.
• Maintains database of all capital purchases funded with Federal/State grant monies and communicates this information to Accounting Team to ensure items are included in the PeopleSoft Asset Management System.
• Coordinates Physical Inventory of Federal/State grant related capital assets per internal policies.
• Works with Research Administration, Principal Investigators, and others to ensure that departmental budgets are completed properly each year.
• Prepares Research Division Financial Statements for review by Manager and distribution to Network Leadership monthly.
• Reviews and provides status updates of specific grants and/or clinical trials with Research Administration, Principal Investigators and others as necessary.
• Participates in and provides documentation to external auditors for annual Uniform Guidance Audit (also known as the A-133 Audit) of Federal and State Grant Expenditures for the Network. This includes: preparation of the Schedule of Federal and State Awards (i.e. SEFA, SESA), Data Collection Form and other schedules as necessary to complete the audit. Assists in the preparation of and adherence to policies specific to Federal, State, and Private Foundation grants as well as clinical trials.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting or in a related area.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

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