Grants Payable Specialist

Job Description

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• 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. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational and self-motivation skills, coupled with a relentless passion for quality and reliability to get it right the first time; Candidate also needs to be able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear understanding of best business practices with respect to this position, with a desire to continuously improve processes and internal controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely present information, including English language proficiency.
• Be a self-starter and have the ability to use initiative.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interface appropriately with all levels of management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.

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 relationship with vendors with regards to invoicing and payments, including actioning on problematic cases.
• Qualified knowledge in the use of financial software applications and databases. Ideal candidate will also have relevant ERP experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential. Proficiency in all other MS-Office applications will be requisite for this position.