Staff Accountant

About the role

We Go Beyond At Bed Bath & Beyond, we believe that everyone should “Be You!”. Bed Bath & Beyond is a community that upholds a culture of understanding, acceptance, and respect. We believe a person’s individuality, traits, beliefs, and characteristics should be valued and embraced. Living by this ethos is essential to the success of our business. Our goal is to foster a more inclusive environment where every employee visibly demonstrates inclusive behaviors and respect for individuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive GAAP-compliant accounting schedules, including fixed asset roll forwards and supporting documentation
• Prepare and record accurate and timely journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, depreciation, and month-end adjustments
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations with clear documentation and resolution of reconciling items
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with AP, AR, FP&A, Tax, and Operations to ensure expenses and transactions are recorded accurately and on time
• Support month-end close activities end-to-end, contributing to consistent, timely close cycles
• Aid in the annual budgeting process by providing actuals, variance explanations, and schedule updates
• Support the Accounting team with projections, analysis, audit requests, and process improvement initiatives
• Jump in where needed - we're a collaborative team, and you'll play a key role in helping us meet deadlines and deliver business-critical results

Qualifications

• Comprehensive GAAP-compliant accounting knowledge
• Experience preparing and recording journal entries
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with financial systems and software

Skills

• Financial analysis
• Accounting principles
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication and collaboration

Benefits

• 401(k) (6% match)
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development Program, & Mentorship Program
• Employee Resource Groups (LatinX, Black Employee Network, LGBTQIA+, Women’s Network, Women In Tech)
• And More...

Pay

Pay varies based on position, tenure, location, and employee election.

Schedule

Flexible Schedules

Physical Requirements

This position requires you to sit, stand and perform general office functions. You may also be required to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Bending, stooping and reaching are also frequently required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and associates. This policy includes our commitment to ensure that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status (including Vietnam era veterans), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other non-job-related characteristic protected by law.