Accounting Specialist – Clinical Research (Contract)

Engagement Type: Contractor (via UniTriTeam)

Location: Global / Remote

Industry: Clinical Research / Clinical Trials

Role Overview

UniTriTeam is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to support clinical research organizations with day-to-day accounting operations, with a strong focus on Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and sponsor invoicing. This role requires hands-on experience with QuickBooks (required), ideally NetSuite, and familiarity with clinical trial financial workflows supported by CTMS platforms such as CRIO and other CTMS systems.

This contractor will be embedded with a UniTriTeam client and will work closely with finance, clinical operations, and leadership teams to ensure accurate financial tracking across active studies and timely sponsor billing.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process vendor invoices related to clinical trials, including CROs, laboratories, investigator payments, and study-related vendors
• Code expenses accurately by study, sponsor, and cost category
• Match invoices to contracts, budgets, and approvals
• Support payment scheduling and resolve vendor discrepancies

Accounts Receivable (AR) & Sponsor Invoicing

• Prepare andsubmitsponsor invoices based on study milestones, subject visits, pass-through costs, and contractual terms
• Track receivables by sponsor and study
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and support collections efforts
• Apply sponsor payments and reconcile AR balances

Clinical Systems & Financial Integration

• Work within CRIO and/or other CTMS platforms to track billable events and study activity
• Reconcile CTMS data with accounting systems (QuickBooks and/or NetSuite)
• Collaborate with clinical operations teams to ensure alignment between study execution and financial reporting
• Support study budget tracking and financial visibility

Accounting & Reporting Support

• Assistwith month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
• Prepare study-level financial summaries and support ad hoc finance requests
• Maintainorganized documentation to support audits and sponsor inquiries

Process & Documentation

• Follow established client and UniTriTeam accounting processes and SOPs
• Identifygaps or inefficiencies in billing or tracking and escalate as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in clinical research, healthcare, or life sciences
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks
• Experience supporting AP, AR, and invoicing functions
• Familiarity with sponsor billing models, including milestone-based and per-visit invoicing
• Experience working with CRIO or other CTMS platforms
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple studies simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite
• Prior experience supporting clinical research sites, site networks, or CROs
• Understanding of clinical trial budgets, contracts, and sponsor agreements
• Experience working in a remote, global team environment

Perks of Working with UniTriTeam

• Remote, global opportunity
• Flexible contractor engagement
• Meaningful client work supporting clinical research
• Structured onboarding and ongoing support from UniTriTeam
• Professional growth within clinical trial finance and CTMS-integrated accounting
• Competitive contractor compensation based on experience and location