[Hiring] Grants Payable Specialist @Worldwide Clinical Trials

Role Description

The Grants Payable Specialist role covers site and investigator payment processing and accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

• Process site payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Run the accounting process for Grants Payable, including cash and project specific reconciliations.
• Prepare reports required for tax and transparency reporting, including Sunshine act reporting.
• Participation in financial month-end closing process and address audit-related queries.
• Perform vendor master data maintenance and validation.
• Deal with site payment queries, liaising with the company bank and WCT departments as and when required.
• Assistance in tutoring for new hires.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and self-motivation skills.
• Clear understanding of best business practices with respect to this position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including English language proficiency.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interface appropriately with all levels of management.
• Self-starter with the ability to use initiative.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance or Economics or equivalent and at least 3 years of working experience in financial operations or accounting.
• Competences required to build and own relationships with vendors regarding invoicing and payments.
• Qualified knowledge in the use of financial software applications and databases; relevant ERP experience is ideal.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential; proficiency in all other MS-Office applications is requisite.
• Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience; personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of various protected classes.
• Commitment to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity.