Assistant Staff Accountant

Barnes & Noble • Westbury, NY

8d

About The Position

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 Assistant Staff Accountant will assist in the month-end and year-end close processes. Responsibilities of this position would include Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Journal Entries and Budgeting. In addition, this position would support in the providing of data to both Internal Audit and External Audit.

Requirements

• One years’ work experience in the accounting field with analysis experience
• Proficient Excel Skills
• Extremely detailed oriented, self-motivated, independent proactive worker

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare Monthly Account Reconciliations.
• Prepare Monthly Variance Analysis.
• Prepare Monthly Journal Entries.
• Prepare Monthly Real Estate Tax invoices that are directly paid to municipalities.
• Prepare invoice uploads for the payment process.
• Assist in gathering supporting documents of all external/internal/financial audits.
• Assist with any ad-hoc projects.
• Complies at all times with the Standards, policies and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics set out in the Bookseller Handbook

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• EAP
• Sick Pay
• Paid Time Off
• paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Company Paid Holidays
• Transit
• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree