Role: Clinical Payments Analyst
Location: Sylmar, CA - 91342
Duration: 06+ Months

Job Description:
Years Experience:
Must have 1-3 years' experience in finance/accounting.
Must have 1-2 years' experience in invoicing
Experience with automated accounting systems. Strong knowledge of relational databases preferred.
Demonstrated familiarity with MS Office, especially Word, and Excel.
Demonstrated oral and written interpersonal, communication, analytical, presentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines/work independently. Must be adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner and meeting assigned deadlines.
Strong analytic skills and demonstrated capacity for accuracy.
Ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to analyze processes and procedures and recommend improvements.

Skills:
Prefer experience in a manufacturing environment and/or clinical research environment.
Use of SAP Enterprise Software highly desirable.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, a plus.
Working under general supervision, is accountable for completing assigned routine to moderately complex assignments accurately, on time and in accordance with departmental procedures.
Errors will have impact on team/organization results.
Takes initiative to ensure work is done accurately and completely.
Performs assignments of moderate complexity and in accordance with Company policy and procedures, within specified parameters, and in accordance with FDA rules and regulations.
Applies existing work methods to different known situations.
Problems involve recurring, routine to non-standard situations; usually consults with supervisor or more senior level personnel within the department on more complex problems.

Education:
Equivalent education level and experience required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Computer Information Systems.

Duties:
This position is responsible for various financial analysis activities for the Clinical Study Payments Team including but not subject to, new study budget review, study and site budget set up, invoice processing, customer service inquiries.
It is also responsible for various reporting and month end activities.