Payroll Accounting Adjustment Entry Specialist - Research Administrator

The Research Administrator is responsible for the management of the research portfolio(s) for one or more laboratories with direction and moderate supervision from their supervisor. The Research Administrator works with a diverse set of funding types including federal, industry, foundation, donor, institutional, chargeback, and clinical trials. The Research Administrator collaborates with faculty and researchers on the preparation of sponsored research applications and/or the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds; and is responsible for identifying problems and working with supervisor to resolve where necessary. The Research Administrator is responsible for liaising with Institute central offices such as Research Finance, Accounts Payable, Research Administration, Special Funds, Grants and Contracts, the Clinical Trials Office, Office of General Counsel, and the Innovations Office.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

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Serve as the primary resource for all Workday payroll accounting adjustments, entering and reviewing complex transactions with a focus on regulatory compliance and data integrity.

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Provide expert guidance, troubleshooting, and training to departmental staff across the institute, ensuring consistent practices and understanding of payroll reallocation processes.

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Collaborate with Payroll, HR, Finance, and Audit teams to resolve discrepancies, address audit findings, and maintain thorough, audit-ready documentation of all payroll adjustments.

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Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives, including the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, process documentation, and training materials for Workday payroll data entry.

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Maintain up-to-date technical proficiency in Workday, adapting rapidly to new releases and evolving system requirements, and serving as a subject matter expert for upcoming features such as Payroll Accounting Reallocation.

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Support institutional compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations by ensuring payroll adjustments are handled accurately and efficiently, minimizing the risk of audit findings, salary default, or financial penalties.

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Act as the lead tester and institutional representative for new Workday payroll features and updates, coordinating training efforts and process changes across all departments as needed.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$64,700.00 - $71,700.00