Remote Staff Accountant - GAAP, ASC 606 & Federal Billing

Arbor Research Collaborative for Health; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 89,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbor Research Collaborative for Health is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the organization’s general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and accounts payable in a government contracting environment. You will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and assist with ASC 606 revenue recognition and contract billing, collaborating with the Accounting Manager and program teams.

The role also covers AP activities, vendor management, weekly payment runs, 1099 filings, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years general ledger or staff accounting experience, incl. gov contracting.
• Hands-on Unanet experience (GL processing & month-end).
• Knowledge of FAR Part 31, DCAA, and indirect rate structures.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups).
• Ability to meet deadlines and attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain background clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries per GAAP.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end/quarter-end close process.
• Prepare schedules and analyses (budget-to-actual, variance).
• Maintain chart of accounts and organizational structure.
• Assist with project setup, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and billing.
• Respond to DCAA, DCMA, and auditors; support audits.
• Develop standard and ad hoc reports.
• Review vendor invoices and match against POs.
• Reconcile AP subledger monthly and manage accruals.
• Prepare annual Form 1099 filings.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Unanet

Job description

Arbor Research Collaborative for Health is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the organization’s general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and accounts payable in a government contracting environment. You will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and assist with ASC 606 revenue recognition and contract billing, collaborating with the Accounting Manager and program teams.

The role also covers AP activities, vendor management, weekly payment runs, 1099 filings, and