+ GENERAL SUMMARY + The Budget Specialist administers sponsored research funds, monitors all expenditures and assists investigators in proper use of sponsored research funds. Reports to the Director of Research Administration. + ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + Grants Accounting Responsibilities: + Acts as a liaison with CHKD and study sponsors as requested by Primary Investigator (PI) to assist with budgetary aspects of sponsored study or grant submissions. + Works closely with PI, relevant CHKD departments and research staff to generate a grant budget for study sponsor review. + Prepares CHKD Impact Statement for submission to the Hospital Research Coordination review committee. + Manages budget negotiations between study sponsor, CHKD, and Primary Investigator. + Coordinates with research staff completing contract, regulatory, IRB, HRC (Hospital Research Coordination) review, training, and other tasks culminating in Site Initiation of sponsored study. + Sets up study tasks in OnCore (or other financial reporting software). + Once study is initiated or grant is awarded, reviews all study balances at least once a month to ensure there are adequate funds for study expenses, especially salary and fringe. + When applicable, manages amendments to study contracts and budgets when changes occur in the study. + Regularly reviews the balances in the internally designated accounts and ensures expenditures charged to these accounts are appropriate expenses. + Processes all requisition orders using study funds. + Reviews all invoices indicated in Oncore before the invoice is sent to funder. + Reviews the monthly Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) accounts regarding which CSG PIs are to receive research study salary support. + Departmental Financial/Budget Responsibilities: + Reviews all clinical trial financial reports on a monthly basis. + Reviews the Accounts Receivable Statistics on a monthly basis. + Requests all interdepartmental/ division transfers (IDTs) and cash journal entries. + LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS + None required. + MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS + Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years clinical research experience or Master’s degree with related experience preferred. + Experience with clinical trial budgets, clinical trial financial management, clinical trial agreements and/or clinical trial management systems (Oncore) preferred. + Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents. + Ability to respond to common inquiries from physicians, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. + Must be able to effectively present information to leadership. + Demonstrates the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. + WORKING CONDITIONS + Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. + PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Click here to view physical requirements. (https://www.chkd.org/uploadedFiles/Documents/Employees/Category%20A%20Jobs.pdf )