Tax Accountant
Tax Accountant
Posted on :
01-08-2025
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01-08-2025
Job Description
COMPANY SUMMARY
Empire State Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased top of tier modernized amenitized and well-located office retail and multifamily assets. ESRTs flagship Empire State Building the Worlds Most Famous Building features its iconic Observatory. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of June30 2025 ESRTs portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at and by following ESRT on Facebook Instagram TikTok X and LinkedIn.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Tax Accountant reports to the Tax Manager and is responsible for assisting with the companys tax function in coordination with outside service providers for both core REIT businesses and its non-REIT asset management responsibilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare corporate and partnership tax returns for non-REIT managed assets
- Assist with review of Schedule K-1s for the operating partnership and non-REIT managed assets prepared by outside service providers
- Prepare REIT quarterly income and asset tests REIT checklist 1% impermissible tenant services test and FIN 48 memo
- Prepare REIT earnings and profits to determine dividend treatment to be reported on Forms 1099-DIV
- Prepare quarterly taxable income projections to meet the 90% distribution requirement
- Prepare shareholder demand letters mailed each year in January
- Prepare quarterly tax provision and book related journal entries
- Assist with monitoring tax books for TRS entities
- Calculate and remit tax payments
- Track state withholding tax payments advanced by each non-REIT partnership
- Update tracker for filings and tax payments
- Assist with tax notices and inquiries from federal state and local tax agencies
- Assist with tax audits
- Assist with investor inquiries
- Perform research on federal state and local tax issues
- Assist with ad hoc projects
- Perform administrative tasks such as scanning printing filing scheduling meetings etc.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Accounting and tax software are utilized effectively
- Workpapers and tax returns are prepared with minimal comments
- Consistently meet deadlines
- Demonstrates eagerness to learn
- Collaborate effectively with the accounting department and other departments
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES
- 1 year of experience in preparing tax returns preferably with real estate and/or REIT experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Yardi and CCH Axcess is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to meet deadlines
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- BA/BS degree in Accounting
- Certifications such as CPA and/or MST is a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- At ESRT like our tenants our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work Certified employer we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and addition ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors -
- Adaptable you are a self-starter whos able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently
- Dynamic you are solutions-oriented aim to improve processes and implement efficiency and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT
- Dependable you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work
- Passionate you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
- Curious you consistently look for new ways to work smarter not just harder
- Ethical you treat others with respect act with integrity in how you perform your work and embrace our collaborative culture
- Positive you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through
BENEFITS
- Competitive base salary and bonus
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- Company sponsored Life AD&D STD (with Salary Continuation) and LTD Insurance
- Voluntary Enhanced LTD Program
- Voluntary Hospital Accident and Cancer Programs
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
- Paid parental leave
- Pre-tax transit accounts
- Employee Assistance Program for emotional financial and legal support
WELL-BEING
- Generous paid time off
- Flex remote work time
- Flex Summer Fridays
- Employee engagement programs
- Volunteer time off
- Continuing education
- Complimentary Empire State Building Observatory access
- Complimentary gym membership and other wellness benefits
- Employee Discount Programs
$90000 - $105000 a year
Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to education work experience job location size of property where applicable and/or addition to your base salary ESRT provides discretionary annual bonuses.
ESRT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity innovation and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race religion color creed national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression reproductive choices age marital status veteran status disability status pregnancy parental status caregiver status genetic information political affiliation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring promotion demotion compensation training working conditions transfer job assignments benefits layoff and termination. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the Company are available for applicants and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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