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Beth Israel Lahey Health · 4 months ago

Sr Research Accountant

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

Beth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization that seeks to make a difference in people's lives. The Sr. Research Accountant will apply research accounting principles, compile financial information, process journal entries, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations while working closely with various departments.

Elder CareHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent CareProfessional ServicesTraining

Responsibilities

Compiles financial information and assists in the preparation and explanation of reports from Workday

Uses various software applications such as spreadsheets, statistical packages and graphics to assemble and format data in a user-friendly manner

Develops financial reports and prepares communication that provides in-depth analysis, trend information and forecasts future outcomes or options

Interprets financial results for users who must make sound business or compliance decisions based on recommendations

Works independently under broad direction and may provide work direction and/or supervision to Financial Analyst level role

Works at the senior level is more complex in ways such as problem solving for which no clear precedent exists or highly specialized analysis where the overall impact is higher than average

May provide highly specialized reports or analysis utilizing advanced knowledge and proficiency

Manages a variety of operational activities that support the proper and timely administration of information and charges to appropriate accounts

Works closely with Research Administrators to open and close accounts, processing cost transfers, managing encumbrances and supporting the Time and Effort reporting. Works with a variety of intra and inter-departmental contacts to follow-up on issues and resolve problems

Keeps abreast of laws and regulations that apply to the research community and/or field of professional expertise

May participate in the ongoing design of systems and computer applications that support the research community

May research and evaluate new or changed accounting principles and practices that impact research finance and compliance

Prepares billing analysis for externally funded programs in a timely manner

May design, lead or conduct training initiatives for other staff

Initiates or works with other Finance staff to process journal entries to various accounts

Provides information to Chiefs, Principal Investigators, other faculty, Research Administrative Director and Research Administrators and external parties as appropriate with respect to status of accounts

Creates strong working relationships with other departments such as Development, Sponsored Programs Office, and Compliance Office to resolve issues, meet established criteria and meet deadlines

Other special projects as assigned from time to time by the Director or Associate Director

Qualification

Accounting principlesResearch complianceFinancial reportingWorkdaySpreadsheet proficiencyJudgmentCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance required

3-5 years of related experience required

Qualitative and quantitative skills normally acquired through Accounting or Finance related degree

In-depth knowledge of accounting principles guiding the research community; knowledge of federal grants and regulations typically acquired with 3-5 years of related experience

Proficiency with computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases and word processing

Ability to exercise sound judgement, present data in a thoughtful, concise manner and communicate effectively with a wide variety of customers, internally and externally

Must be able to work independently as well as a member of an interdisciplinary team

Must be able to manage and prioritize own workload, meet deadlines and maintain sensitive and confidential information

Demonstrates strong understanding of policy and practice governing research compliance within a large institution

Is typically recognized as an organizational-wide resource and expert in own discipline