Assistant Staff Accountant
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
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 , NOOK® eBooks and audio books, and educational resources such as Spark Notes.
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.
NY-Westbury
ClassificationFull-Time
Job SummaryBarnes & 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 , NOOK® eBooks and audio books, and educational resources such as Spark Notes.
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
- 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…
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