Responsible for supporting revenue recovery for clinical trials at Cook County Health. This role prepares monthly clinical research invoices in accordance with contract terms, government requirements, and billing procedures. It also manages accounts receivable reconciliation for invoices, remittances, and payments, and communicates with sponsors and vendors regarding payment collection and reconciliation of clinical trial accounts.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with externally funded clinical trial account ledger setup
- Invoicing and reconciling clinical trial contracts against postings in Cerner EHR
- Tracking sponsor payments and completing follow-up as needed
- Participating in clinical trial budget and billing configurations in commercial systems
- Developing and processing subject reimbursement and stakeholder payments in compliance with regulations and study terms
- Performing complex reconciliations, balance resolution, and reporting for sponsored projects
- Improving collection procedures to reduce overdue balances
- Coordinating with patient billing teams to ensure charges are routed correctly
- Extracting accounts receivable aging data for trend analysis and process evaluation
- Maintaining and revising tracking systems for reporting and status updates
Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- At least 3 years of full-time paid experience as a financial analyst
- At least 1 year of experience in a clinical trial office or research setting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related quantitative field
- Experience as a financial analyst, CPA, or similar role in a hospital, healthcare, or managed care organization
- At least 5 years of full-time paid experience as a financial analyst in a hospital, healthcare, or clinical research organization
- Proficiency with SQL
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
Additional skills
- Experience in clinical research operations with a focus on research compliance or financial administration
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced understanding of ERP systems and general ledgers
- Strong teamwork, adaptability, and interpersonal skills
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Basic term life insurance
- Pension plan
- Deferred compensation program
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Location
Chicago, Illinois, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Salary Range
$89,698 - $99,058
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago