Finance Business Partner-Specialist III

Finance Business Partner – Specialist III Position Highlights

This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant financial management of industry‑sponsored clinical trial accounts. This role supports sponsor invoicing, payment reconciliation, and billing compliance through detailed review of clinic visit data and contract terms. The specialist works cross‑functionally to maintain the financial health and compliance of clinical trial accounts, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, institutional practices, and applicable federal regulations.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work‑life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please .

Account Reconciliation

Maintain and reconcile trial/study financial data and records of sponsors, institutional and external groups to maintain accurate and detailed records of all transactions payable and receivable.

Accounts Payable

Work cohesively with Health Sciences (UAHS) and the U of A clinical partner on the development and correct interpretation of the payer coverage analysis (PCA) and approved budgets as relates to the proper handling of patient charges. Determine if invoices received are appropriate and correct to be paid.

Invoicing and Accounts Receivable

Create, send and track invoicing to appropriate sponsor/vendor according to each trial’s contractual signed agreement.

UA Accounting Requirements

Set up various accounting required procedures to best handle payables (i.e., POs, travel requisitions and reimbursements, etc.).

Communication & Special Projects/Requests

Manage and verify all requests and data received and submitted according to University policy and contractual agreement between sponsors/vendors and the University. Document, send and correspond all activity through completion, as well as properly file and organize data for retrieval purposes if needed. (Written communication for documentation purposes is encouraged.)

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.