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Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Financial Analyst I, you will prepare, analyze, and report key financial and revenue cycle management (RCM) information, creating both standard and ad hoc reports to support the needs of the enterprise. In this role, you will provide financial assistance to internal and external research institutions, delivering exceptional customer support for all sponsored program inquiries.

This opportunity is within the Office of Sponsored Programs Accounting (SPA). The SPA supports the research enterprise at Cleveland Clinic by managing the accounting of sponsored activity, including financial reporting, billing and revenue management, project receivable oversight, and project-to-general ledger reconciliations. The team also ensures compliance and financial integrity through participation in and management of internal and external audit engagements. Additionally, SPA maintains relationships with sponsoring agencies and Cleveland Clinic Foundation personnel to ensure that sponsored program financial data remains accurate and compliant.

A caregiver in this role works remotely from 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. (flexible start/end times)

_Candidates must reside in NE Ohio and be available to meet on-site at West Creek in Independence once a month with the team, as well as on an as-needed basis._

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Prepare, analyze and communicate key financial information and provide support to management and other staff members regarding financial reporting and other related issues.

+ Assist with budget preparation and financial planning processes and budget review for compliance and opportunities.

+ Serve as consultant to all levels of management to provide decision support for initiatives, policies and procedures.

+ Complete special projects and duties including providing necessary research, forecasting and conflict resolution.

+ Review and reconcile Oracle system adjustments/issues relating to billing and revenue for sponsored projects, refunds, and general ledger account reconciliation items.

+ Complete a variety of general ledger account reconciliations ensuring their accuracy and journalizing correcting entries as needed.

+ Support the management of project related accounts receivables through the preparation and posting of monthly cash payments, reconciliation and correction of misapplied payments, management of unidentified cash receipts.

+ Follow-up with research sponsors and departments to assure accuracy of accounts receivable.

+ Provide financial assistance to various internal and external research institutions providing superior customer support for all sponsored programs inquiries.

+ Assist with the coordination and management of external audits, providing documentation, explanations, and various other requests to external auditors and management as needed.

+ Support the development and implementation of post award procedures and compliance programs.

+ Develop ROI models and business cases.

+ Serve as Finance representative on complex project teams.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field

+ **OR** Associate's Degree **and** two years of experience

+ **OR** High School Diploma/GED **and** four years of experience

+ Ability to complete basic analytical, consultative and information support through analysis and report preparation.

+ Knowledge of key performance indicators, cash flow analysis, product line analysis and proposal development

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ One year of Accounting, Finance, Healthcare, Investment Banking or Management Consulting experience

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Account (CMA) certification

+ Financial background

+ Excel and Microsoft Office experience

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

+ Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.

+ Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment.

+ In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system.

+ In some locations ability to move up to 25 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

+ Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $43,200.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $65,880.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities