Junior Accountant - Accounts Payable

Job Title: Junior Accountant - Accounts Payable Support

Schedule: Full-Time

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

Reports To: Junior Accountant - Accounts Payable Support

Salary Range: $85,000 per year

Jacob & Co. is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team in NYC. In this role, you will support the Accounts Payable Manager with day-to-day accounting functions, vendor engagement, and contribute to the implementation and improvement of AP automation workflows. You’ll play a key role in building scalable processes that support the company’s growth. To be successful in this role, you must be detail-oriented, well-versed in GAAP, and possess a strong sense of ownership.

• Set up new vendors in Business Central, ensuring complete and accurate W-9, banking, and compliance information is collected and maintained
• Enter vendor invoices and credit memos in Microsoft Business Central
• Reconcile vendor statements with Business Central reports
• Record corporate AMEX expenses in Business Central
• Book royalty accrual and reconcile accrual with actual invoices
• Compile VAT worksheets and scan/upload VAT invoices to shared drive
• Assist in calculation and quarterly filing of NYC Commercial Rent Tax (CRT)
• Support the reconciliation of intercompany due to/from accounts for US entities
• Update fixed asset schedule and record depreciation & amortization
• Review GL details and book reclassifications, if any
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Assist with various audits / insurance renewal / ad hoc projects

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or similar accounting function
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Business Central
• Solid understanding of the U.S. GAAP
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset
• Experience with AP automation tools is a plus