SciTec

Defense technology firm delivering mission systems

Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable/ReceivableConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePrinceton, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting or a relevant field with accounting courses is required.
At least five years of progressive experience managing or supervising multiple employees within an accounting department is required.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office software is required.
The role requires the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
Strong organizational skills are required.
The role requires attention to detail and the ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices and payments are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately and timely.
Supervise, mentor, and coordinate the workload of the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions.
Own the monthly Accounts Payable close process, including preparing Accounts Payable accruals, analyzing Accounts Payable aging, and preparing Accounts Payable-related journal entries and supporting schedules.
Manage the Accounts Payable inbox and serve as a primary point of contact for vendor, program, and internal inquiries. Ensure all Accounts Payable vouchers have complete and accurate supporting documentation, proper approvals, correct project, account, and organization coding, and compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
Oversee auditing and processing of employee travel expense reports in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations and company travel policies.
Manage entry of regular and automatic-pay vouchers, expense reports, and company-paid American Express statements into the Deltek Costpoint Accounting system.
Oversee entry, tracking, and accuracy of Purchase Orders in the Material Management System.
Ensure 1099 reporting compliance.
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and internal policies and procedures.
Prepare documentation and respond to inquiries for internal, external, and government audits.
Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to Accounts Payable processes, policies, system controls, and workflows to strengthen compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
Drive efficiency through automation by reducing manual touchpoints, improving process flows, and optimizing use of Deltek Costpoint Accounts Payable functionality.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the accounting department and organizational objectives.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Accounts Payable Associate or Certified Accounts Payable Professional certification is preferred.
Experience using Deltek Costpoint or a similar government-contracting-specific system is preferred.
Government-contracting accounting experience is preferred.
Experience with Federal Travel Regulations is preferred.
Experience with Accounts Payable automation tools such as FloQast, optical character recognition invoice capture, digital workflows, vendor portals, electronic payments, or automated 1099 processing is preferred.

Accounts Payable Manager

SciTec · Princeton, United States · — · Posted 2026-10-09

Workplace: on_site

Department: Accounting

Description

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company is a dynamic leader in delivering advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense, and we are growing our creative team! We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Accounts Payable Manager to oversee daily operations of the accounts payable department, supervising staff, ensure compliance with government regulations and internal policies, maintain accurate financial records, and drive improvements and efficiency with automation and workflow optimization. This role also owns the AP close process and ensures adherence to accounting, government standards, and internal controls.

Reports to

Controller

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices and payments are reviewed, coded, processed accurately and timely.
Supervise, mentor, and coordinate the workload of the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions.
Own the monthly AP close process, including preparing AP accruals, analyzing AP aging, and preparing AP-related journal entries and supporting schedules.
Manage the Accounts Payable inbox and serve as a primary point of contact for vendor, program, and internal inquiries. Ensure all AP vouchers have complete and accurate supporting documentation, proper approvals, correct project/account/organization coding, and compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
Oversee auditing and processing of employee travel expense reports in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and SciTec travel policies.
Manage the entering of AP regular and auto pay vouchers, expense reports, and company paid AMEX statements into our Deltek Costpoint Accounting system.
Oversee the entering, tracking, and accuracy of Purchase Orders into our Material Management System.
Ensure 1099 reporting compliance.
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with SOX, GAAP, FAR, DFARS, and internal policies and procedures.
Prepare documentation and respond to inquiries for internal, external, and government audits.
Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to AP processes, policies, system controls, and workflows to strengthen compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
Drive efficiency through automation by reducing manual touchpoints, improving process flows, and optimizing the use of Deltek Costpoint AP functionality.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the accounting department and organization objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or relevant field with accounting courses
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing or supervising multiple employees within an accounting department
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office software
Strong ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Strong organizational skills
Detail oriented with ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Candidates who have the following skills will be preferred

CAPA (Certified Accounts Payable Associate) or CAPP (Certified Accounts Payable Professional)
Experience using Deltek Costpoint or similar GovCon specific
GovCon accounting experience
Experience with Federal Travel Regulations
Experience with AP automation tools such as FloQast, OCR invoice capture, digital workflows, vendor portals, electronic payments, or automated 1099 processing.

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
100% company paid HSA medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid dental insurance
100% company paid vision insurance
100% company paid life insurance
100% company paid long-term disability insurance
100% company paid hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Annual profit-sharing plan
Discretionary performance bonus
Paid parental leave
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick pay
Flexible work hours

The pay range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 per year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.

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About the Company

SciTec

Defense technology firm delivering mission systems

SciTec develops and delivers defense-oriented technologies, focusing on advanced mission systems, remote sensing, and data processing for aerospace and national security. It provides engineering services, software solutions, and integrated systems that help government agencies, defense contractors, and aerospace organizations improve situational awareness and mission effectiveness. The company’s products and services are implemented through a mix of tailored software, engineering support, and fully integrated hardware-software systems deployed across multiple U.S. offices. SciTec differentiates itself through its long track record (since 1979) of high-reliability performance in complex technical environments and its deep experience supporting government and commercial aerospace programs. The goal is to enhance national security and operational efficiency by delivering dependable, mission-critical capabilities that enable better decision-making in demanding settings.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $1.5M
Headquarters: Princeton, NJ
Founded: 1979

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