Research Finance Analyst II, Research Finance

Job Responsibilities

• Analyzes accounts and communicates with the BMC research community, sponsors, and central BMC research administration personnel.
• Performs all grant related post-award financial functions according to the terms and conditions of the sponsor, including, but not limited to, budget and expense analysis, monthly invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution changes, and re-budgeting.
• Reviews contracts and new awards to assess impact on financial management of awards and provides feedback to Sponsored Programs Administration, ensuring BMC can meet its contractual obligations for financial management.
• Communicates with investigators and/or department administrators regarding post-award financial management of sponsored funds, including spending versus budget, unbilled and billed amounts, aged receivables/collection items, un-reconciled accounts, and deficits.
• Mets with department administrators and/or principal investigators on a regular basis to review status of accounts.
• Performs all grant closeout functions according to the terms and conditions of the sponsor and Hospital policy, including, but not limited to, reconciliation of the grant, preparation and submission of financial reports, final invoicing, purchase order liquidations, carryover of available funds, and AR follow-up.
• Communicates with sponsors for problem resolution, outstanding receivables, budget adjustment and information gathering.
• Develops knowledge of Hospital policies and Federal and Non-Federal regulations, including OMB 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), 45 CFR Appendix IX to Part 75, PHS grants policy statement, and other grantors awarding of grants or contracts to Boston Medical Center.
• Manages submonitoring and payment of subinvoices for the institution.
• Performs analysis and support for ad hoc projects as needed from management.
• Aids in supporting internal and external sponsor audits, pulling together supporting documentation and liaising with department staff to meet audit needs.

Job Requirements

• BS/BA or equivalent work experience preferred, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Requires two to five years of relevant work experience.
• Strong preference for post award Research Finance experience with grants and contracts.
• Knowledge & Skills: Requires strong computer skills, including a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Individual should have strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of analytical ability and capable of communicating effectively, both verbally and written.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong deductive reasoning skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are required.