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Beth Israel Lahey Health · 9 hours ago

Research Accountant II

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$63K/yr - $85K/yr

1+ years exp

Beth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization committed to making a difference in people’s lives. The Research Accountant II will support the Associate Director of Research Finance by managing financial data analysis, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with federal and non-federal sponsor regulations.

Elder CareHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent CareProfessional ServicesTraining

Responsibilities

Compiles financial information for analysis and review, prepares financial reports based off of PeopleSoft general ledger activity. Explains and discusses reports with administrators prior to disbursement to various sources. Uses various system applications to assemble and format data in a user-friendly manner. Provides assistance in understanding financial data and processing entries

Manages a variety of operational activities that support accurate and timely administration of information and costs being charged to appropriate cost centers. These activities include working closely with Research Administrators and Directors to create new cost centers and close out expired ones, processing journal entries, managing cost obligations and supporting the proper reporting of Effort

Develops financial reports for both federal and non-federal agencies. Communicates in-depth analyses, trend information, run rates, and forecasts future outcomes. Interprets financial results and consults with Research Administrators and Research Directors regarding these results in order to assist in decision making and to ensure our compliance with industry regulations

Monitors all federal and non-federal sponsor regulations for changes and updates. Understanding these regulations and applying them to daily work flow in order to minimize compliance risk and liability to the Medical Center. Sharing this information with co-workers and Research Administrators in order enhance productivity and minimize risk

Collaborates with various staff in Research Finance and with various departments through the Medical Center such as General Finance , OSP, TVO, CTO and PFS and others to process journal entries, budget adjustments, report submission, cost center close out and in order to meet timelines for account cycles and sponsor milestones

Qualification

PeopleSoftWorkdayFinancial reportingData analysisMicrosoft OfficeCustomer serviceProblem solvingWritten communicationOral communicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree required

1-3 Years Related Work Experience Required

Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access