About this opportunity
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute lists this Tech Transfer Accountant II opportunity in brookline, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This position's work location is fully remote with the ocassional time onsite as needed. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).
nThe Technology Transfer Accountant II is a key member of the Accounting and Finance function of the Belfer Office for Dana-Farber Innovations (BODFI). With support from their manager and senior members of the BODFI Finance team, the role helps provide day-to-day post agreement execution financial management for financial bearing agreements negotiated by BODFI, ensuring the timely and accurate recording of financial information within BODFI's current database.
nIn addition, this position is responsible for numerous general accounting functions that involve preparation, analysis, and reconciliation of BODFI's accounting records, internal and external financial reports, and accounting policies and procedures. This role provides assistance to BODFI Finance and Operations management in the implementation of any new or modified accounting systems and in the coordination and preparation for audits.
nThis role reports to the BODFI Finance Lead and works closely with BODFI's Licensing Professionals, Business Analyst, DFCI Department Project Leaders and Department Grants Management Specialists (DGMS), Principal Investigators (PIs) and Centers; and with DFCI's Research Accounting and General Accounting departments.
nLocated in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
nPrimary Duties and Responsibilities
nnnSupport the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of financial systems and processes to meet BODFI operational goals. Test and learn new workflows and processes to enhance daily operations and data management. Reconcile data within the Minuet database in collaboration with management and partner offices to ensure accuracy and completeness.
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nnAssist in preparing interim, monthly, and annual financial reports to monitor income from financial-bearing agreements. Perform budget-to-actual reconciliations and prepare monthly cash reporting for BODFI. Support the legal accrual process as needed.
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nnPrepare detailed reconciliations and analyses for assigned responsibilities and special projects, collaborating with General Accounting and Research Accounting when necessary. Reconcile milestone cash receipts in Minuet against SRA payments recorded in Workday. Track SRA milestones to support timely invoicing and coordinate with appropriate departments as needed.
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nnResponsible and accountable for monitoring all BODFI receivables including sponsored research funding and licensing revenue.
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nnWork with BODFI's Database Manager, BODFI Finance, and on occasions other pertinent departments, to research and resolve data and system discrepancies as they relate to financial operations.
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nnPerform other related duties as needed and assigned.
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n nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
nnnKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles and practices
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nnTechnical and professional accounting skills; strong reconciliation skills; the ability to work in computer-based, automated accounting systems, accounting procedures and control systems
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nnAbility to proactively define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw informed conclusions and report to BODFI management
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nnAbility to effectively communicate and maintain favorable working relationships with individuals at all levels in and outside of DFCI
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nnHighly motivated, self-directed individual with strong interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to be an active participant on various committees and project teams
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nnExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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nnPossesses understanding of DFCI policies regarding management of industry Sponsored Research and other BODFI financial matters as appropriate
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nnAbility to multi-task and function as an integral member of the team
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n nMinimum Job Qualifications
nnnBachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business related field.
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nn3 years of related work experience required.
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nnExperience in the healthcare industry or non-profit organization preferred.
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nnWorkday experience and skills preferred.
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n nLicense/Certification/Registration Required: None
nSupervisory Responsibilities: No
nPatient Contact: No
nAt Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
nDana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
nEEO Poster
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nPay Transparency Statement
nThe hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
nFor union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
n$74,000.00 - $84,100.00
Worksite address
brookline, MA, 02445, US
Who can apply
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