• Payment Processing Accountant

    Barnes & Noble Education (Florham Park, NJ)


    Education - It's in Our DNA

     

    At Barnes & Noble Education (“BNED”) we are dedicated to making tomorrow a better, more inclusive, and smarter world by servicing all who work in education. As a leading solutions provider for the education industry, we are committed to driving affordability, accessibility, and achievement at hundreds of academic institutions nationwide by ensuring millions of students are equipped for success in the classroom and beyond. Together, our teams work to elevate lives through education.

     

    We’re seeking a detail-oriented **Payment Processing Accountant** to lead reconciliations and reporting across key payment channels, including gift cards, web sales, and digital transactions. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy through daily and monthly reconciliations, managing all related internal and external reporting, and partnering with bookstores and cross-functional teams to provide support, resolve issues, and drive process consistency across the organization.

     

    How You'll Make an Impact

     

    Gift Cards

     

    _Be the go-to expert ensuring accuracy and integrity across all gift card activity._

     

    + Reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly SVS and Starbucks gift card transactions

    + Prepare journal entries and billing for both financial and non-financial gift cards

    + Flag and report any unusual or suspicious activity to Loss Prevention

    Web Sales

    _Keep our eCommerce activity accurate and audit-ready._

     

    + Verify daily web sales and resolve discrepancies

    + Reconcile sales between the Sales Audit Application and Helix OMS

    Digital Transactions

    _Ensure all digital payments and sales are accurate and complete._

     

    + Create and submit weekly payment files to VST

    + Reconcile payments, billing, and GL postings

    + Accrue monthly processing fees and unposted cost of sales

    Reporting & Collaboration

    _Deliver clear reporting and cross-functional support._

     

    + Prepare monthly billing summaries and reconciliation reports

    + Partner with teams across Finance, Accounting, and Operations to maintain accuracy and efficiency

    + Support additional projects and uphold company standards and policies

    What You'll Need to Succeed

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred

    + 2–3 years of accounting experience, ideally in reconciliations or financial reporting

    + Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas) strongly preferred

    + Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

    + Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills

    + Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

    + Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and maintaining company standards

    **Note:** This is a hybrid role requiring three (3) in-office days per week in Florham Park, NJ; candidates must live within a commutable distance (no relocation offered).

     

    How We Elevate Our Employees

     

    We believe your success is our success, and we’re committed to supporting you in every aspect of life. At BNED, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our full-time employees receive access to medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life and disability insurance; commuter benefits; paid time off and holidays; and a broad range of additional benefits.

     

    **The hiring range for this position is $19.00/hr - $20.65/hr.** This range represents the base salary only, in good faith at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

     

    Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

     

    At Barnes & Noble Education we empower everyone. Our mission is to support students, faculty, and schools, serving as a catalyst to meet the evolving needs of the education system and a new generation of students. That starts with fostering an environment for our employees where diversity and individuality is celebrated.

     

    Barnes & Noble Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, protected veteran status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

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    **Job Locations** _US-NJ-Florham Park_

    **ID** _2025-20142_

    **Category** _Finance & Accounting_

    **Position Type** _Regular FT_