OUR CORE VALUES
Our core values define who we are as an organization and serve as the foundation
of our code of ethics. Arbor Research expects all employees to embody and
demonstrate in our day-to-day work.
Collaborative Spirit: We expect each staff member to learn from and teach one
another and ask each to exhibit curiosity and respect for the contributions
of others.
Creativity: We strive to cultivate a challenging, stimulating, and supportive
environment where our employees are expected to be inquisitive, take the
initiative, and demonstrate
Credibility: Our employees are smart, thoughtful, and objective in their
work. We expect them to be technically solid in their area of expertise and
for those researching to demonstrate scientific rigor.
Dedication: Our team achieves success because of our dedication to carrying
out high-quality work and delivering trusted results.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely
processing of accounts payable transactions, ensuring invoices, payments, and
related financial records are complete, properly coded, and processed in
accordance with the organization’s policies and established procedures. This
position works closely with vendors, employees, and internal departments to
resolve discrepancies, respond to inquiries, maintain accurate records, and
support timely payment processing. The role also assists with account
reconciliations, reporting, month-end close activities, and maintaining
appropriate documentation and internal controls.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and analytical, with strong
communication and problem-solving skills. The Accounts Payable Analyst must be
able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high degree
of accuracy and confidentiality. This position plays an important role in
supporting the organization’s financial operations and fostering positive
relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Independently perform day-to-day transactional accounting
Collaborate and support in the preparation, examination/inspection, and
analysis of accounting records to assess accuracy, completeness, and
conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Liaise with accounting staff and department leads to maintain the chart of
accounts and assign account codes to source documents and journal
Manage and maintain vendors, including setting up new vendors, obtaining
appropriate tax forms, and the accuracy of Automated Clearing House (ACH)
set-up.
Establish net terms with contracts, managing new payee packet requests, and
organizing processes for maintaining payee and vendor files.
Support the development, implementation, modification, and documentation of
recordkeeping and accounting systems, using current computer technology.
Complete weekly processing of expense payments, request approvals from staff,
and reconcile expenses of purchases.
Support general ledger, including monthly review and reconciliation of
expense accounts and sub-ledgers as assigned.
Maintain current regulatory knowledge of annual tax filings, including 1098
and 1099
May manage or assist in the monthly reconciliation of credit cards and
expense Directly work with colleagues to resolve outstanding reconciliation
issues.
Maintain compliance and complete processing of foreign transactions to ensure
proper financial statement presentation and payment of vendors.
Stay up to date on current regulatory knowledge and manage unclaimed property
processes through external reporting.
Analyze and recommend changes to the authorized signature
Provide annual audit support in gathering information, materials, or
financial reports or
Contribute and prepare information for special reporting projects, as
requested or
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or other
relevant field of study with at least 2 years of accounts payable/receiving
experience OR an associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business
administration or other relevant field of study with a minimum of 6 years of
progressive accounts payable/receiving experience
Solid technical aptitude in using Unanet, Costpoint, or another Deltek
product
Ability to apply working knowledge of generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), and
financial statement preparation.
Ability to perform independent work requiring knowledge used to analyze,
interpret, and make deductions from varying facts or circumstances.
Basic proficiency with all Microsoft Office
Strong proficiency in creating and maintaining spreadsheets in Microsoft
Excellent verbal and written communication
PREFERRED
Previous professional accounting experience working in a federal government
contracting
Base level understanding of Defense Contract Audit Agency compliance
including accounting practices and timekeeping regulations required for
federal
Experience with foreign currency
Entity:
Arbor Research Collaborative for Health
Work Arrangement:
Remote
Location:
Must be physically located in one of the following states: Alabama, Colorado,
Connecticut, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
South Carolina, Texas, or Virginia
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Exempt
Reports To:
Accounting Manager
Supervises Others:
No
Overnight Travel:
Minimal, no more than 5%
Salary Range:
$70,000 to $111.500
Base Compensation is determined by market range and geographic location pay
zones. Base Compensation also includes various individual factors unique to each
candidate such as job level, prior experience, skill set, certifications, and
education, which may impact the compensation structure.