Payments Analyst- Entry LevelJob LocationsUnited States-OH-CincinnatiCategorySite Activation & MaintenanceJob SummaryOur clinical operations activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Site Payment Analyst to join our Clinical Operations team. This position plays a critical role within Clinical Operations by providing project-level support with the processing of Investigator Grant (IG) payments, as well as supporting the monthly/quarterly Investigator Grant (IG) Revenue Recognition (Rev Rec) process, which includes the estimation, analysis, and forecasting of IG revenue/expenses. This role will also support the company's continued growth through generation of IG budgets for new projects via the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. We are looking for detail-oriented, self-motivated individuals who are seeking an opportunity to further their analysis experience while contributing to strategic initiatives that will provide benefits across the company.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and analyze IG cost estimates/budgets for Phase I-IV clinical research projects from Request for Proposal (RFP) through project completion;Coordinate the calculation of periodic payments to investigators;Assist with monthly/quarterly IG project evaluation, including estimating, analyzing, and forecasting IG revenue/expenses by project in support of company revenue recognition;Prepare and analyze various KPI reports for trends and escalate noted items for resolution; andWork cross-functionally with many departments at Medpace to fulfill internal and external requests.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting;Ability to understand and analyze complex relationships between numerous, dynamic data points, how this impacts the Company's Rev Rec processes, and use this understanding to build accurate/complete estimates/forecastsClearly present complicated topics to diverse audiences in both oral and written formIntrinsically motivated individual with a relentless attention to detailAbility to think critically and make decisions or provide proposed courses of action despite having less than ideal information to work withExcellent organization skills and the ability to multitask while efficiently and independently completing high quality work;Strong working knowledge of financial and accounting processes;Excellent computer skills, with an advanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelPrior experience in the conduct of clinical research and/or budget/proposal management experience preferred;Basic knowledge of medical terminology and a working knowledge of drug development services desiredMedpace OverviewMedpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.Why Medpace?People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.The work we've done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.Cincinnati PerksCincinnati Campus OverviewH