Research Finance Specialist

Job Title: Clinical Research Reconciliation Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated Research Finance Specialist to manage accounts and incoming payments, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures. This role involves performing day-to-day financial transactions, including the verification, classification, computation, posting, and recording of accounts receivable data. You will also prepare bills, invoices, and bank deposits, reconcile accounts receivable ledgers, and resolve client billing issues.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivable data.
• Prepare bills, invoices, and bank deposits.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues.
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.

Essential Skills

• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Previous experience in clinical research.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills with a knack for numbers.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and accounting software (JDE or other full-scale ER software).
• Proficiency in English and MS Office.
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
• Minimum of a high school diploma.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Peoplesoft, Clinical Conductor, and Excel.
• Experience with collections in accounts receivable.

Work Environment

This position offers the opportunity to work remotely with one of the nation's top hospital and research systems. The role requires proficiency in clinical trial management systems and a strong customer service orientation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Altamonte Springs, FL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.