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Accounts Payable Accountant

The Intersect Group

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Communication Skills, Data Sets, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Vlookups
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
13 days ago
Accounts Payable Accountant (Contract) – Maternity Leave Coverage
Position Title: Accounts Payable Accountant (Contract)
Location: Houston, TX (Local Candidates Only)
Duration: 5–6 Month Contract
Work Arrangement: Primarily Remote (Occasional In-Office Presence Required)
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to provide maternity leave coverage for a key member of their accounting team. This role will support day-to-day accounts payable operations and work closely with staff and senior accountants to ensure timely invoice processing and vendor payments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who enjoys hands-on accounting work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can quickly learn new systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
  • Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
  • Support accounts payable transactions and payment processing activities
  • Review and maintain AP records and supporting documentation
  • Analyze and manipulate large data sets within Excel
  • Assist with month-end accounting support as needed
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance with internal accounting procedures
  • Support day-to-day accounting operations and administrative tasks
  • Learn and navigate accounting systems quickly with minimal supervision
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 1–3 years of accounting or accounts payable experience
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems quickly
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Required Excel Skills
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUPs
  • Data organization and reconciliation
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting high-volume AP environments
  • Experience working within ERP or accounting systems
  • Prior experience in a corporate accounting environment
Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Early-to-mid career accounting professional
  • Comfortable performing hands-on transactional accounting work
  • Detail-oriented and dependable
  • Able to ramp up quickly and contribute immediately

About the Company

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The Intersect Group

The Intersect Group is a different and better business partner. We create unparalleled value for our clients by combining industry-leading Consulting capabilities with comprehensive Staffing and recruitment services. Clients trust us to deliver results based on our deep expertise and proven resources within finance, accounting, and information technology. Through our flexible delivery approach, you get the right solution, at the right time to accelerate your success and achieve all of your mission-critical objectives.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2006

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