Staff Accountant

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Village of Westbury (NY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off including Maternity and/

Job summary

BARNES & NOBLE, INC. in Westbury, NY seeks a Staff Accountant to join the General Accounting team. This hybrid role handles journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly/year-end closes, with an annual starting rate of $67,000–$75,000 depending on experience and location.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least two years of related accounting experience. Strong Excel/Word skills and familiarity with Oracle Financials are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Two years’ related accounting experience required, with a strong knowledge of commonly used accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Strong computer skills in a Windows environment, especially in Excel and Word, with knowledge of Oracle Financial Systems a plus.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Must be a team player with ability to prioritize.
• Must possess strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• This role is based out of our Westbury, NY office and requires being willing and able to reliably commute into the Westbury office.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly and year-end closes.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledgers and journal entries to company standards.
• Support store and other departments with P&L information.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Multitasking

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle Financial Systems

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. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our General Accounting team! This role is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly and year-end closes. This is currently a hybrid role based in our Westbury, NY office. An employee in this position can expect an annual starting rate between $67,000 - $75,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

Position Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly and year-end accounting closes;
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Maintain internal financial records to Company standards (i.e. general ledgers, journal entries, etc.);
• Support store and other department inquiries related to P&L information;
• Participate in the annual budgeting process.
• Participate in internal and external audits;
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required;
• Two years’ related accounting experience required, with a strong knowledge of commonly used accounting concepts, practices and procedures;
• Strong computer skills in a Windows environment, especially in Excel and Word, with knowledge of Oracle Financial Systems a plus.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects;
• Must be a team player with ability to prioritize;
• Must possess strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• This role is based out of our Westbury, NY office and requires being willing and able to reliably commute into the Westbury office.

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.