Assistant Staff Accountant Bank & Sales Audit

Job Summary

The Assistant Staff Accountant Bank & Sales Audit at Barnes & Noble, Inc. is responsible for reconciling depository bank accounts, daily credit and debit card receivable reconciliations, settlement files, and the chargeback process. You will also prepare necessary journal entries, schedules, and reconciliations for the company’s month-end close.

Effective communication is crucial as you will be the key contact for personnel at the processor and credit card companies to resolve differences and implement new systems.

This position has a hybrid schedule based out of the Westbury, NY office.

What You Do

• Prepare monthly reconciliations of single and concentration depository bank accounts using both manual and electronic banking systems.
• Update daily receivable files for credit and debit card transactions.
• Prepare reconciliation packages including journal entries and spreadsheets for month-end close.
• Respond to daily credit card retrieval requests and chargeback issues.
• Investigate unusual or fraudulent credit card transactions and report to Loss Prevention.
• Maintain relationships with credit card processors, American Express, and Discover.
• Assist supervisors and department heads as required.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proficient Excel and Word skills.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Knowledge of Oracle Financial Systems is a plus.
• Solid analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting with at least one year of work experience in accounting and analysis.

Key skills/competency

• Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Credit Card Processing
• Chargebacks
• Excel
• Oracle
• Loss Prevention
• Financial Analysis
• Communication
• Attention to Detail