Posted Jul 14, 2026

Senior Financial Analyst – Clinical Research Cash Application

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Your future role at a glance Location: Remote  Department/Specialty: Grants and Research Accounting Schedule: Full time | Day shift  Salary Range: $79,511.52 - $110,834.59 per year #LI-Remote  #InternalOps How you'll make an impact in this role Oversee timely and accurate application of sponsor payments against sponsored projects in our clinical trials management system. Maintain meticulous payment records and communication logs within the clinical trials management system to support internal tracking and ensure strict compliance with institutional guidelines. Partner closely with the accounts receivable team, clinical trials management system helpdesk, and clinical research sites to resolve issues with study build configurations. Work directly with clinical research sites to facilitate the completion of missing patient visits within the clinical trials management system to unlock revenue. Collaborate with sponsors to investigate, clarify, and resolve payment discrepancies, unapplied balances, and other financial inquiries, ensuring transparency and alignment between sponsor records and internal systems. Foster collaborative relationships and seamless communication across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to obtain accurate financial reporting. What minimum qualifications you'll need Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. What additional requirements you'll need Strong foundational understanding of clinical trial agreements, clinical research revenue cycle and Medicare coverage analyses. Advanced proficiency with clinical trials management systems. Clinical Conductor experience is highly preferred. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.   Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community   Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.