Junior Accountant – Accounts Payable Full Time NEW

Job Title: Junior Accountant – Accounts Payable & Close Support

Schedule: Full-Time

Location: Midtown, New York City – In-office, 5 days/week

Reports To: Accounts Payable Manager

Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000 per year

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Junior Accountant to support Accounts Payable operations and month-end close activities across multiple U.S. entities. This role offers exposure to accruals, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and compliance in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, well versed in GAAP, and eager to grow within a structured accounting team.

Core Responsibilities

Invoice & Data Management

• Oversee AP inbox and ensure invoices and vendor inquiries are processed accurately and timely.
• Enter and review vendor invoices and credit memos in Microsoft Business Central in accordance with internal coding standards.
• Maintain and onboard vendors, ensuring W-9, tax, and banking documentation is complete and compliant.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen controls and data integrity.

Payments & Reconciliations

• Review AP aging reports, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate timely payment processing.
• Perform recurring AP account reconciliations and prepare structured supporting analysis.
• Record and reconcile corporate credit card and travel expense activity.

Month-End Close & Accrual Support

• Assist in preparing and posting month-end accruals, including royalty and expense accruals.
• Support reconciliation of intercompany due to/from balances across U.S. entities.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger review.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and support depreciation entries.
• Analyze aging reports, and pending approvals to ensure timely resolution.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Compile documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with quarterly VAT filing and supporting documentation
• Assist with quarterly NYC Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) calculations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, AP, or related finance function
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• ERP experience required (Microsoft Business Central preferred)
• Exposure to month-end close activities
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Experience with AP automation tools is a plus