Occupancy Lease Auditor

Location: Westbury, NY · Full-time

About the role

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.

In this role you will assist in the month-end and year-end close processes. Responsibilities also include Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Variance Analysis, and Journal Entries. In addition, this position supports in the providing of data to both Internal Audit and External Audit. Key relationships include the Occupancy Management Team, Internal/External Auditors, Landlords, Tax Assessors, and Real Estate Department.

Responsibilities

• Audit CAM, Insurance, Real Estate Taxes, and other Occupancy related reconciliations for lease compliance
• Review and process Landlord invoices associated with Occupancy costs
• Process invoices in the 3rd party AP system for payment
• Maintain recurring rent charges in the Leasing System
• Review and analyze newly executed leases and lease amendments for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare Monthly Account Reconciliations
• Prepare Monthly Variance Analysis
• Prepare and monitor required support to External Auditors
• Respond to Landlord inquiries in a timely manner
• Review monthly Landlord rent statements to assure statements for rent and other expenses are accurate

Requirements

• At least three (3) years work experience in the accounting field with analysis and lease auditing experience preferred
• Intermediate to Expert Excel and Word skills
• Extremely detail-oriented, self-motivated, independent, proactive worker

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field preferred

Benefits

• Scheduled less than 20 hours/week: Employee Discount, EAP, and Sick Pay
• Scheduled 20–29.99 hours/week: Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay, Paid Time Off (including paid Maternity and Parental Leave), Company Paid Holidays, Transit, and 401(k) with Company Match
• Scheduled 30 hours or more/week: Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay, 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. Benefits may vary depending on location/state regulations.

Pay

An employee in this position can expect an annual starting rate between $80,000 – $95,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.