Staff Accountant

Barnes & Noble•Westbury, NY

3d•Hybrid

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 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.

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.

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.