Accountant Financial Analyst Senior

Job Title
Accountant Financial Analyst Senior

Requisition Number
RE54808

Working Title

Department Name
40133:Clinical Research Support Office

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for long periods of time utilizing mouse, keyboard, computer and telephone.

Shift

Fully remote position.
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am EST – 5:00 pm EST with occasional early or late meetings required.

Job Summary

Shape the Future of Clinical Research Administration at the University of Kentucky
Wildcat Wisdom, Kentucky Innovation – Supporting Discoveries, Transforming Outcomes!

Why Join Us?
The University of Kentucky’s Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Accountant Financial Analyst Senior. This vital role supports and enables groundbreaking clinical research across the University.

About the Role:
This position is eligible to be fully remote.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as the financial project manager for assigned projects by providing proactive research project budget development and start up support
• Ensures study budgets developed include necessary/correct components such as indirect, pass-through, and one-time costs
• Provides training and education as needed to departments and CGS on clinical trial post award management
• Negotiates directly with clinical trial sponsors; performs reviews and prepares responses to sponsor budget offers and counteroffers
• Performs data entry of final budget terms into Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)

Why Clinical Research Professionals Choose University of Kentucky

• Top 10% of Academic Medical Centers Nationwide: Recognized as a leader in research excellence and innovation.
• Forbes’ Best Large Employers: Ranked among the Top 100 Employers Nationwide in 2024 and named one of Kentucky’s Best Employers on Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Employers list.
• 1 of 34 Universities Nationwide: Holds the prestigious trifecta of research designations in cancer, aging, and translational science.
• Flexible Remote Work Options: Enjoy the convenience of fully remote or hybrid roles while supporting groundbreaking research.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, virtual conferences, and training programs to advance your career.

Want to learn more about the Department?
The Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) provides support to investigators and study teams conducting clinical research, including clinical trials. Services provided by the CRSO include maintaining a clinical trial management system (CTMS), conducting coverage analysis, developing study budgets, negotiating payment terms with sponsors, and regulatory services. More information can be found at: https://research.uky.edu/clinical-research-support-office.

Interested in what UK Benefits have to offer?
The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a benefits package that helps us recruit and retain the very best faculty and staff. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a major component of your total compensation at UK. These benefits include our 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes at UK, and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.

Ready to Make a Difference in Clinical Research Administration?
Are you ready to take the next step in advancing clinical research and innovation? Join us in UK’s Clinical Research Support Office as the next dedicated Accountant Financial Analyst Senior and play a pivotal role in supporting groundbreaking projects that shape the future.

The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. Related experience can be substituted for education. Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies.

Driving Clinical Research Excellence – Apply Today!

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred education: Accounting degree
Preferred experience: CPA

Deadline to Apply
06/21/2026

Our University Community

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