Assistant Staff Accountant

Title: Assistant Staff Accountant

Category: Accounting & Finance

EmploymentType: Full-Time

Location: NY-Westbury

LocationType: corporate

JobLocation: Westbury, New York 11590

JobSummary: 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's responsibilities include analyzing and processing invoices to ensure coding follows department’s capitalization policy. In this role you will also create and maintain projects in the Project Accounting system. Accounting activities also include journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis and monthly and year-end closes. Compiling monthly transaction files to be uploaded Project Accounting & Fixed Assets systems. Supporting internal & external audits, budgeting and forecasting are also an aspect of this position.

This is currently a hybrid role based in our Westbury, NY office.

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.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze, approve and process invoices to ensure coding follows Fixed Asset Capitalization policy.
• Participate in the monthly and year-end accounting closes.
• Create & maintain projects in the Project Accounting system and prepare monthly transaction files to be uploaded to Project or Fixed Asset Accounting system.
• Prepare Account Reconciliations and account variance analysis.
• Maintain internal financial records to Company standards (i.e. general ledgers, journal entries, etc.).
• Support external & internal audits.
• Prepare Annual Budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting
• 1-year related accounting experience required, with preferred knowledge of commonly used accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Proficient Excel & Word Skills
• Knowledge of Oracle Financial Systems is a plus.
• Must be a team player with ability to prioritize.
• Must possess strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Extremely detailed oriented, initiative-taking, independent 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.

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EeoStatement: Barnes & Noble is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.