Occupancy Lease Auditor

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support month-end and year-end close, focusing on occupancy-related reconciliations and lease auditing.

You will collaborate with occupancy management, auditors, landlords, and tax teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliant processes. A Bachelor's in accounting and strong Excel/Word skills are required, with 3+ years experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years in accounting with lease auditing preferred.
• Advanced Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit CAM, Insurance, Real Estate Taxes, and other occupancy-related reconciliations.
• Review landlord invoices and process payments in AP.
• Maintain recurring rent charges in Leasing System.
• Review and analyze new leases and amendments for accuracy.
• Prepare Monthly Account Reconciliations.
• Prepare Monthly Variance Analysis.
• Support Internal/External Auditors with required documentation.
• Respond to landlord inquiries promptly.
• Review monthly landlord rent statements for accuracy.

Skills

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Variance Analysis

Journal Entries

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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.

Position Overview:

In this role you will assist in the month-end and year-end close processes. Responsibilities also include Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Variance Analysis, and Journal Entries. In addition, this position supports in the providing of data to both Internal Audit and External Audit.

Key Relationships with this position are Occupancy Management Team, Internal/External Auditors, Landlords, Tax Assessors, and Real Estate Department.

Position Responsibilities:

• Audit CAM, Insurance, Real Estate Taxes, and other Occupancy related reconciliations for lease compliance
• Review and process Landlord invoices associated with Occupancy costs
• Process invoices in the 3rd party AP system for payment
• Maintain recurring rent charges in the Leasing System
• Review and analyze newly executed leases and lease amendments for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare Monthly Account Reconciliations.
• Prepare Monthly Variance Analysis
• Prepare and monitor required support to External Auditors
• Respond to Landlord inquires with a timely manner
• Review monthly Landlord rent statements to assure statements for rent and other expenses are accurate

Position Requirements:

• At least three (3) years work experience in the accounting field with analysis and lease auditing experience preferred
• Intermediate to Expert Excel and Word Skills
• Extremely detailed oriented, self-motivated, independent pro-active worker

Position Qualifications:

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

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 $80,000 - $95,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.