Research Financial Analyst II – Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

WashU IT

. Manage clinical research financial operations for the department .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSaint Louis • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,100 - $90,600 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical research financial operations, including budget development, billing compliance, and financial reporting. Proficient in coordinating with stakeholders to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints and effective financial management of clinical trials.

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Clinical Trial Financial ManagementBudget Development and ComplianceFinancial Reporting and AnalysisAccounting Software ProficiencyRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

BudgetingAccounting Journal EntriesFinancial TransactionsRevenue ReportingBilling ComplianceFinancial Operations ManagementClinical Trial Fund AllocationInvoicingBudget AdjustmentsCollaborative Technologies

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordBudgeting SoftwareAccounting Software

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsFinancial OperationsBilling ComplianceBudget ManagementResearch Financial Staff Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage clinical research financial operations for the department
Review billing grids in OnCore and externally to confirm billing designations and billing compliance
Determine clinical trial fund allocations with PIs and management staff, establish allocations, monitor spending, and prepare accounting entries
Prepare regular financial reports on current and future status and spending for clinical trial projects
Assist clinical coordinators with invoicing, workflows, initial IRB payments, account-number assignment, and budget adjustments
Manage budget calendars and signoffs throughout trials, including amendments and modifications
Ensure budgets and related documentation comply with applicable billing requirements
Assist with purchase orders, check requests, travel reports, and budget adjustments
Serve as primary contact for clinical trial account and budget questions
Provide guidance and training to research financial staff on budget development and billing compliance
Coordinate quarterly budget reviews to ensure studies remain within budgetary constraints
Coordinate with financial billing contacts to align billing and collection activities with established budgets
Develop and provide regular financial reports to the Department Chairman, PI, Clinical Trials Director, and Business Director
Prepare biannual clinical trial reports covering growth projections, revenue, and expenses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
5 years of relevant experience
Prior work experience with clinical trials will be prioritized
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business
Preferred: 5 years of financial or business management experience
Experience with accounting journal entries, accounting software, accruals, budgeting software, collaborative technologies, financial transactions, HR software systems, managing large budgets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, revenue reporting, oral communications, relationship building, and written communication
No specific certification/professional license is required
A driver's license is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs
Adult care support
Tuition coverage for employees and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with the university