Senior Staff Accountant

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Ridgedale Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with discretionary match

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Paid time off with holidays

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Education seeks a Senior Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting, to perform complex accounting tasks supporting the integrity of the financial reporting and general ledger. You will partner across Finance to resolve accounting matters, drive process improvements, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.

This role requires 5+ years in corporate accounting, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel with ERP experience (PeopleSoft preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required and 5+ years in corporate accounting or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with complex journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly close.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience, preferably PeopleSoft.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and record complex journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Own assigned GL accounts and ensure accurate, timely transactions.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare schedules and financial reporting deliverables for management and auditors.
• Research accounting issues and apply proper GAAP guidance.
• Improve processes and strengthen internal controls across the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting matters.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and inquiries.
• Participate in new accounting standards implementations and system enhancements.
• Share expertise and promote best practices within the team.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Prioritization

General ledger

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

ERP systems

Job description

Education - It's in Our DNAAt Barnes & Noble Education (“BNED”) and across our family of brands, we are dedicated to making tomorrow a better, more inclusive, and smarter world by servicing all who work in education. As a leading solutions provider for the education industry, we are committed to driving affordability, accessibility, and achievement at hundreds of academic institutions nationwide by ensuring millions of students are equipped for success in the classroom and beyond. Together, our teams work to elevate lives through education.To support this mission, we are seeking a Sr. Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting to perform complex accounting activities that support the integrity of the Company's financial reporting and general ledger. This role manages assigned accounting responsibilities, prepares and analyzes financial information, ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, and plays a key role in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. The Senior Staff Accountant partners across Finance and the business to resolve accounting matters, improve processes, support financial reporting, and drive operational excellence. This position exercises a high degree of professional judgment and serves as a technical resource within the accounting team.How You'll Make an ImpactPrepare, review, and record complex journal entries and supporting documentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.Own assigned accounting processes and general ledger accounts, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and timely.Perform detailed account reconciliations, financial analyses, and variance investigations while identifying and resolving accounting issues.Lead assigned activities during the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.Prepare and analyze supporting schedules and financial reporting deliverables for management, auditors, and other stakeholders.Research accounting issues and apply appropriate accounting guidance to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.Evaluate accounting processes, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the quality of financial reporting.Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting matters, support business initiatives, and ensure the accuracy of financial information.Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation and responding to inquiries.Participate in the implementation of new accounting standards, system enhancements, and other departmental initiatives.Serve as a knowledgeable resource to other members of the accounting team by sharing expertise, providing guidance, and promoting best practices.Exercise sound professional judgment and independent decision-making while managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.Additional responsibilities as required.What You'll Need to SucceedBachelor's degree in Accounting required.5+ years of progressive corporate accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, or public accounting experience.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control principles.Experience performing complex account reconciliations, financial analysis, and month-end close activities.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; ERP experience required (PeopleSoft preferred).Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.Ability to independently prioritize workload, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner across all levels of the organization.Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.High degree of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and sound judgment.Please Note: This is a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance three (3) days per week at our Florham Park, NJ headquarters. Applicants must be within a commutable distance, as relocation assistance will not be provided.How We Elevate Our EmployeesWe believe your success is our success, so our benefits package is designed specifically to support you in every aspect of your life. At BNED, we offer a variety of programs and resources to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employees by offering a competitive total rewards package for full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401k with an annual discretionary match, life insurance, commuter benefits, paid time off with paid holidays, and a broad range of other benefits.The hiring range for this position is $70,000 - 75,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only, in good faith at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is bonus-eligible, with bonus amounts determined at the company’s discretion based on individual qualifications and applicable program terms.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & InclusionAt Barnes & Noble Education, we empower everyone. Our mission is to support students, faculty, and schools, serving as a catalyst to meet the evolving needs of the education system and a new generation of students. That starts with fostering an environment for our employees where diversity and individuality is celebrated.Barnes & Noble Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Barnes & Noble Education provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail].