Staff Accountant, Clinical Research - The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation
Cerritos, CA
About the Job
Founded in 2007, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation (TOI) is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting. TOI is dedicated to offering cutting edge, evidence-based cancer care to a population of more than 1.7 million patients including clinical trials, stem cell transplants, transfusions, and other care delivery models traditionally associated with the most advanced care delivery organizations. With 100+ employed clinicians and more than 700 teammates in 75+ clinic locations and growing. TOI is changing oncology for the better.
JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:
The Staff Accountant, Clinical Research, primarily focuses on collections and streamlining general accounting and contract-related processes. The Staff Accountant also maintains financial records and ensures financial transactions are properly recorded.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:
- Manage/record deposits received using multiple tools and spreadsheets.
- Create and maintain reports in excel spreadsheets/various accounting tools to keep track of transactions and changes.
- Compare customers' budget against invoices created in the system.
- Compare patient's visits to the trackers.
- Record all the revenues that are reported in the current month by creating invoices that correspond to sponsors' budgets and procedures performed.
- Solidify the contract/budget review.
- Respond to inquiries and resolve both internal and external issues.
- Enhance and streamline processes in the Finance department.
- Ad-hoc projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to gather and analyze financial data/reports via spreadsheets required; experience with tools such as Crio, QuickBooks preferred.
- Ability to apply financial guidelines and procedures that provide adequate financial compliance and control.
- Ability to handle escalated customer issues with professionalism and empathy.
- Critical thinking, analytic and problem-solving skills along with an ability to make recommendations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet a constant stream of assignment deadlines.
- Aptitude to improve processes through automation and streamlining.
- Knowledge of business management and fiscal practices.
- Able to independently make decisions with minimal supervision.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2- 5 years of relevant Accounting experience.
PHYSICAL WORKING REQUIREMENTS:
The position involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, extensive computer use, and phone interaction. Additionally, the role may require occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds for office supplies or equipment.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.