Staff Accountant Position Available In New York, New York

Staff Accountant Harry N Abrams Inc New York, NY 10007 • Hybrid work If you’re looking to grow your career at a company where creativity meets legacy, ABRAMS is the place for you. As a trailblazer in illustrated publishing since 1949, ABRAMS continues to set the standard for beautifully crafted books across art, design, culture, and children’s literature. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. As the Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger and preparing financial reports. You will play a key role in the monthly close process, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations. Additionally, you will support the year-end audit process. Your work will be critical in providing accurate financial data to inform strategic decision-making and business planning within the book publishing industry. What you’d be doing: Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards Participate in the month-end close, preparing journal entries from support and analysis of posted transactions Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities Reconcile accounts to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded Maintain internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets Assist with external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations as required Collaborate across the finance team to support the overall financial operations of the company Work closely with other departments to align financial practices with business objectives and respond to financial inquiries Ad hoc requests including management inquiries, special projects, and other one-off requests as needed We’re looking for someone who has: Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 0-1 years of accounting experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Familiar with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) with the ability to handle large data sets Ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Publishing accounting experience (royalties, inventory), a plus Experience with NetSuite, a plus This position is located in New York, NY, and follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence three days per week. The base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $70,000 per year. The final offer will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

What We Offer:

Generous paid holidays and Summer Fridays. Company-paid time off during Christmas week. Comprehensive health benefits, including short-term and long-term disability. Retirement savings and life insurance. Paid time off and professional development opportunities About ABRAMS Founded in 1949 as the first U.S. publisher to specialize in art and illustrated books, ABRAMS has a long-standing reputation for publishing visually stunning, critically acclaimed, and bestselling works. Today, ABRAMS continues to lead in the creation and distribution of high-quality books across a wide range of categories—including art, photography, design, fashion, entertainment, cooking, craft, and popular culture—as well as award-winning children’s and young adult titles under imprints such as Abrams Books for Young Readers, Amulet Books, and Abrams Appleseed. Headquartered in the creative heart of New York City, ABRAMS is home to a passionate team of editors, designers, marketers, and publishing professionals who bring bold ideas to life in collaboration with celebrated authors, artists, chefs, photographers, and cultural icons. Our books are distributed globally and have helped shape conversations in classrooms, kitchens, museums, and living rooms around the world. ABRAMS is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—both in the stories we publish and in the culture we foster. Through programs like the ABRAMS Amplify Award, we uplift and support underrepresented voices in children’s publishing. Internally, we promote inclusive hiring practices and an environment where employees of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences are encouraged to bring their full selves to work. At ABRAMS, creativity, integrity, and collaboration are the foundation of everything we do. If you’re inspired by books that make a difference and want to be part of a team that values art, impact, and inclusion, we invite you to join us. Learn more at abramsbooks.com.