Financial Analyst I

Posted:
1/6/2026, 2:57:21 AM

Location(s):
West Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

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Job Title

Financial Analyst I

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Remote Location

                     

Department

Academic Affairs-Finance

                      

Job Code

T99938

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.      


As a Financial Analyst I, you will prepare, analyze, and report key financial and revenue cycle management (RCM) information, creating both standard and ad hoc reports to support the needs of the enterprise. In this role, you will provide financial assistance to internal and external research institutions, delivering exceptional customer support for all sponsored program inquiries.

This opportunity is within the Office of Sponsored Programs Accounting (SPA). The SPA supports the research enterprise at Cleveland Clinic by managing the accounting of sponsored activity, including financial reporting, billing and revenue management, project receivable oversight, and project-to-general ledger reconciliations. The team also ensures compliance and financial integrity through participation in and management of internal and external audit engagements. Additionally, SPA maintains relationships with sponsoring agencies and Cleveland Clinic Foundation personnel to ensure that sponsored program financial data remains accurate and compliant.


A caregiver in this role works remotely from 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. (flexible start/end times)

Candidates must reside in NE Ohio and be available to meet on-site at West Creek in Independence once a month with the team, as well as on an as-needed basis.


A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Prepare, analyze and communicate key financial information and provide support to management and other staff members regarding financial reporting and other related issues. 

  • Assist with budget preparation and financial planning processes and budget review for compliance and opportunities. 

  • Serve as consultant to all levels of management to provide decision support for initiatives, policies and procedures. 

  • Complete special projects and duties including providing necessary research, forecasting and conflict resolution. 

  • Review and reconcile Oracle system adjustments/issues relating to billing and revenue for sponsored projects, refunds, and general ledger account reconciliation items.

  • Complete a variety of general ledger account reconciliations ensuring their accuracy and journalizing correcting entries as needed.

  • Support the management of project related accounts receivables through the preparation and posting of monthly cash payments, reconciliation and correction of misapplied payments, management of unidentified cash receipts.

  • Follow-up with research sponsors and departments to assure accuracy of accounts receivable.

  • Provide financial assistance to various internal and external research institutions providing superior customer support for all sponsored programs inquiries.

  • Assist with the coordination and management of external audits, providing documentation, explanations, and various other requests to external auditors and management as needed. 

  • Support the development and implementation of post award procedures and compliance programs.

  • Develop ROI models and business cases.

  • Serve as Finance representative on complex project teams.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field

  • OR Associate’s Degree and two years of experience 

  • OR High School Diploma/GED and four years of experience

  • Ability to complete basic analytical, consultative and information support through analysis and report preparation.

  • Knowledge of key performance indicators, cash flow analysis, product line analysis and proposal development

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • One year of Accounting, Finance, Healthcare, Investment Banking or Management Consulting experience

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Account (CMA) certification

  • Financial background

  • Excel and Microsoft Office experience

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. 

  • Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.  

  • Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment.  

  • In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system.  

  • In some locations ability to move up to 25 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. 

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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