Accounting and Administrative Specialist
Description

  

- Clinical Trial Finance & Administrative Support

  • Maintain and update sponsor, contract, and study budget information within financial tracking systems during study start-up and amendments.
  • Prepare and record sponsor invoices based on study milestones, participant visits, and other invoiceable activities in accordance with study budgets.
  • Review clinical trial contracts and budgets to ensure accurate financial tracking and billing alignment
  • Track participant stipends, reimbursements, and study-related payments.
  • Maintain vendor information and documentation when establishing new vendor relationships.
  • Assist corporate accounting with vendor invoices, payments, and financial documentation related to clinical trials.
  • Maintain accurate financial documentation for study activities to support sponsor reporting and internal financial oversight.
  • Coordinate with the corporate Staff Accountant and Controller on reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Support month-end close activities related to site-level study finances.
  • Assist corporate accounting with external audit preparation and documentation as needed.

- Front Desk & Participant Coordination 

  • Greet and check in clinical trial participants in a professional and welcoming manner.
  • Schedule, confirm, and manage study visit appointments.
  • Answer phone calls and respond to participant inquiries regarding study visits and scheduling.
  • Collect, organize, and maintain required participant paperwork and documentation.
  • Support communication between participants, research coordinators, and investigators.
  • Maintain accurate participant records in scheduling or research systems.
  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk and reception environment.
Requirements

- Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Associate degree or coursework in accounting, business administration, healthcare administration, or a related field preferred.
  • 1+ year of experience in an administrative, accounting, or medical office role preferred.
  • Experience working with spreadsheets and basic accounting or bookkeeping processes preferred.
  • Experience in clinical research, medical offices, or healthcare billing systems is a plus but not required.

- Skills & Competencies

  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Friendly and professional customer service skills for interacting with study participants.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet-based financial tracking tools.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial and participant information in compliance with HIPAA and company policies.
  • Willingness to learn clinical trial financial processes, systems, and sponsor billing requirements.