Assistant Staff Accountant

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

401(k) with Company Match

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Staff Accountant to support month-end and year-end close processes at our New York area location.

The role includes balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, forecasting, journal entries, and budgeting support. The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree in accounting (or related field), at least one year of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
• One year of work experience in accounting with analysis.
• Proficient Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Prepare monthly real estate tax invoices payable to municipalities.
• Prepare invoice uploads for payment processing.
• Assist in gathering supporting documents for internal/external audits.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects.
• Comply with the Bookseller Handbook standards and ethics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Self-motivated

Proactive work style

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Location

NY-Westbury

Classification

Full-Time

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or a related field preferred
• One years’ work experience in the accounting field with analysis experience
• Proficient Excel Skills
• Extremely detailed oriented, self-motivated, independent proactive worker

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 $25 and $30 an hour depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.