[Remote] Accountant Financial Analyst Senior

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Accountant Financial Analyst Senior to support groundbreaking clinical research across the institution. This role involves managing financial projects, developing budgets, providing training, and negotiating with clinical trial sponsors.ResponsibilitiesServes as the financial project manager for assigned projects by providing proactive research project budget development and start up supportEnsures study budgets developed include necessary/correct components such as indirect, pass-through, and one-time costsProvides training and education as needed to departments and CGS on clinical trial post award managementNegotiates directly with clinical trial sponsors; performs reviews and prepares responses to sponsor budget offers and counteroffersPerforms data entry of final budget terms into Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)SkillsBachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience OR equivalentHigh School diploma or GED and eight (8) years of experienceAssociate's degree and six (6) years of experienceMaster's degree and two (2) years of experienceDoctorate degree and no experiencePreferred education: Accounting degreePreferred experience: CPABenefits200 percent match on eligible retirement contributionsCompetitive health, dental, and vision coverageTuition benefits for classes at UKCompany OverviewThe University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey-cancer-center.