Location

NY-Westbury

Classification

Full-Time

Job Summary

Barnes & Noble is the world’s largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. We operate over 600 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states and one of the web’s premier e-commerce sites, bn.com. Our Nook Digital business offers a lineup of popular NOOK® tablets and eReaders and an expansive collection of digital reading content through the NOOK® store.

We’re proud to be an industry leader, consistently recognized for excellence in quality and customer service in our stores and online at bn.com.

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our General Accounting team! This role is responsible for the day to day accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly and year-end closes.

This is a hybrid role requiring 2 - 3 days/ week in our Westbury, NY office.

An employee in this position can expect an annual starting rate between $65,000 and $70,000, depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

What You Do

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.

Knowledge & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a strong GPA preferred.
2-4 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.