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# Accounts Payable Associate (202610) at PURVIS

- **Company:** PURVIS
- **Location:** Middletown, RI
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/purvis/6dccddf0-b8aa-4502-9e76-35783e37a5f4

## Job description

PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements and maintains mission-critical solutions for federal and local government agencies.

The Accounts Payable Associate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all accounts payable transactions, and vendor maintenance.  The Accounts Payable Associate ensures invoices, purchase orders, and subcontractor payments are entered and reconciled correctly and maintains organized and compliant vendor records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with accounting software, spreadsheets, and cross-functional teams such as purchasing and vendors.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:

- Enter accounts payable and purchase order vouchers into Deltek Costpoint daily; verify invoice approvals and accuracy prior to entry.
- Assemble purchase order packets daily by matching invoices with receiving documentation, verifying that receiving and invoice quantities match, and confirming no sales tax has been charged where applicable.
- Maintain the monthly invoices spreadsheet weekly, ensuring it is fully reviewed and completed by month close;
- Set up new vendors in Deltek Costpoint and confirm all necessary documentation is received and maintained.
- Maintain updated records for existing vendors, including requesting EFT information for any vendor missing it on file.
- Manage the ShareFile account, including all documents received in the ShareFile Vendor Info folder.
- Process all corrections submitted to the AP email inbox.
- Enter subcontractor vouchers into Costpoint daily or as needed.
- Enter cash receipts daily.
- Clear checks daily.
- Work with the purchasing team weekly to resolve open items, including researching open invoices missing receiving documentation and following up with vendors on invoices not yet received.

## Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field is preferred.
- One to three years of experience in accounts payable, payroll, or general accounting support preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
- Solid organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage recurring daily, weekly and bi-weekly deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for vendor and cross-departmental correspondence.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and payroll information.

PURVIS has  been committed to sustainable growth since our inception in 1973, striving for continual improvement without ever losing sight of our core values: transparency, integrity, and teamwork. We provide the tools and path for each employee to be successful – and in return, ask you to play a pivotal role in helping your peers and clients be successful, providing top-notch teamwork and service. Peace of Mind at PURVIS means knowing your work provides immeasurable value to our team, our partners and our clients.

The PURVIS Team values the health and financial security of every employee. This is why we have chosen to offer all full‐time employees a comprehensive package of group benefit programs with enrollment options intended to offer flexibility – in both plan selection and level of coverage to maximize the value of your benefits as cost effective and affordable without compromising quality.

PURVIS values the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

## About PURVIS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements, and maintains mission‑critical systems for federal and local governments, specializing in station alerting for 911 first responders and the Department of Defense.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Middletown, Rhode Island, United States
- **Founded**: 1973
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting; Defense & Public Safety; Government Technology
- **Target customers**: Federal agencies (DoD, NIH), local governments, public safety organizations (fire, police, EMS)
- **Mission / Purpose**: Provide peace of mind by delivering mission‑critical solutions that protect life, safety, and property.

## Products & Services
- **Fire Station Alerting System (FSAS)**: Hardware and software solution that automates station alerting for fire and EMS departments, enabling rapid, reliable response.
- **Electronic Notification System (ENS)**: Mass notification platform for government and public safety agencies.
- **DoD Systems Integration & Engineering**: Custom engineering, systems integration, and sustainment services for the U.S. Department of Defense, including submarine augmentation systems and sonar/acoustic intelligence solutions.
- **Configuration & Requirements Management**: Specialized management services for complex government programs.
- **Training & Support**: Systems training and on‑call installation/repair services (e.g., FDNY SCADA contract).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$27M** (latest estimate); Total Funding – not applicable (bootstrapped/growth from operations)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Department of Defense, Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, Fire Department of New York (FDNY), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount of **126 employees** (+6.9% YoY, +13 people)
  - Awarded a **$37.3M contract** from NUWC Division Newport (June 2024)
  - Awarded a **$4.95M, 5‑year contract** with FDNY for SCADA installation and repair (Dec 2024)
  - Achieved **CMMC Level 2 Certification** with a perfect assessment score (July 2025)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep domain expertise**: Leadership team with extensive U.S. Naval warfare and public safety experience; many staff are retired military/submarine specialists.
- **Long‑standing trust**: Over 50 years of operating history; trusted by the DoD, NIH, and major public safety agencies.
- **Nimble yet capable**: Large enough to win major federal contracts, small enough to remain flexible and responsive.
- **Certified security posture**: CMMC Level 2 certification signals strong cybersecurity maturity for defense contracts.

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainable growth** while preserving core values of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
- **Expanding DoD and public safety footprints** – leveraging recent contract wins to deepen relationships with federal and municipal customers.
- **Continuous improvement** in station alerting and notification technologies, with emphasis on reliability and mission readiness.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Highly collaborative, supportive management, and a focus on teamwork. Employees are empowered to bring unique perspectives to complex challenges.
- **Career advancement**: Access to training workshops, career development, and mentorship from industry experts.
- **Compensation & benefits**: Competitive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k packages, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
- **Work environment**: Primarily on‑site roles (Middletown, RI; Virginia Beach, VA; Newport, RI). The company emphasises a personable, close‑knit atmosphere.
- **Mission‑driven**: Work directly impacts life‑safety and national security – “your work provides immediate and immeasurable value.”

## Sources
1. [purvis.com – Join Our Team](https://www.purvis.com/join-our-team/)
2. [purvis.com – Leadership](https://www.purvis.com/about-us/leadership/)
3. [jobs.lever.co/purvis – Open Positions](https://jobs.lever.co/purvis)
4. [linkedin.com/company/purvis-systems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/purvis-systems)
5. [builtin.com/company/purvis-systems](https://builtin.com/company/purvis-systems)

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