Staff Accountant

Barnes & Noble is the leading book retailer in the United States, with roots dating back to 1873 and a long history of growth through innovation and expansion. Today, under CEO James Daunt and private ownership by Elliott Advisors, Barnes & Noble operates approximately 700 bookstores nationwide, serves over 700 communities across all 50 states, and maintains a robust digital presence through BN.com, NOOK eBooks and audiobooks, and educational resources such as SparkNotes. The company also includes complementary retail brands such as Paper Source, Books Inc., Tattered Cover, and B. Dalton, further strengthening its market reach. Following a period of revitalization, Barnes & Noble is experiencing strong momentum, with plans to open approximately 60 new stores in 2026, underscoring renewed confidence in physical retail and local bookselling. Combining expansive store networks, curated selections, enhanced in-store experiences, and growing omnichannel capabilities, Barnes & Noble remains the #1 bookseller in the U.S. and a trusted, evolving partner within the publishing and retail ecosystem.

The Staff Accountant participates in the month-end and year-end close processes. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Journal Entries and Budgeting. In addition, this position assists in providing data to both Internal Audit and External Audit and supports ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed.

This is currently a hybrid role based in our Westbury, NY office.

Position Responsibilities:

• Review and process invoices associated with Occupancy costs to ensure that the Landlord is in lease compliance with their billings
• Prepare and monitor required support to internal/external auditors
• Prepare Monthly Account Reconciliations
• Prepare Monthly Variance Analysis
• Prepare Forecasts Monthly/Quarterly
• Prepare Annual Budgets
• Review fully executed lease renewals/options and prepare the department's checklist to ensure all lease terms have been abstracted properly in our 3rd party leasing system
• Direct Pays
• Assist with department's day-to-day responsibilities and ad-hoc projects as needed
• Prepare Monthly Bank Examiner Analysis
• Prepare Monthly Journal Entries
• Review and process landlord statements for escrow changes
• Collaborate on ad-hoc projects and support teammates on additional tasks as needed to assist in achieving our collective goals
• Direct Pays - process monthly real estate tax bills paid directly to various municipalities.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field is required
• Two years' work experience in the accounting field with analysis experience required
• Proficient Excel Skills
• Extremely detailed-oriented, self-motivated, independent and proactive
• This role is based out of our Westbury, NY office and requires being willing and able to reliably commute into the Westbury office.

Benefits for those who are scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week include Employee Discount, EAP and Sick Pay. For those scheduled to work between 20 and 29.99 benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, Transit and 401(k) with Company Match. For those scheduled to work 30 hours or more benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit, and Tuition Reimbursement. All benefits provided are in accordance with the terms of the current plan and may be subject to future change. Benefit may vary depending on location/state regulations. More information can be received by the recruiter or Human Resources.

An employee in this position can expect an annual starting rate between $65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.