University of Arizona · 19 hours ago
Finance Business Partner-Specialist III
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$22/hr - $28/hr
5+ years expThe University of Arizona is dedicated to advancing health sciences and is looking for a Finance Business Partner-Specialist III. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial management of clinical trial accounts, including invoicing, payment reconciliation, and compliance with federal regulations.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile trial/study financial data and records of sponsors, institutional and external groups to maintain accurate and detail records of all transactions payable and receivable
Work cohesively with Health Sciences (UAHS) and the U of A clinical partner on the development and correct interpretation of the payer coverage analysis (PCA) and approved budgets as relates to the proper handling of patient charges. Determine if invoices received are appropriate and correct to be paid
Create, send and track invoicing to appropriate sponsor/vendor according to each trials contractual signed agreement
Set up various accounting required procedures to best handle payables (i.e., POs, travel requisitions and reimbursements, etc.)
Manage and verify all requests and data received and submitted according to University policy and contractual agreement between sponsors/vendors and the University. Document, send and correspond all activity through completion, as well as properly file and organize data for retrieval purposes if needed. (Written communication for documentation purposes is encouraged.)
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of industry norms related to clinical trial budgeting
Demonstrated capability to review, interpret, and apply payment terms within Clinical Trial Agreements
Experience preparing sponsor invoices, tracking payments, reconciling accounts, and resolving payment discrepancies
Ability to review clinic visit data to ensure charges are directed to the correct payer (insurance vs. research) and to identify variances
Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point); skilled in document creation, accurate data entry, and report tracking
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify trends, discrepancies, compliance risks, and resolve issues efficiently
Effective written and verbal communication with sponsors and internal teams; ability to escalate issues clearly and professionally
Ability to manage high-volume workloads, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality of PHI
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
University of Arizona has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (138)
2024 (119)
2023 (146)
2022 (135)
2021 (146)
2020 (93)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
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