Sr. Accountant, Financial Reporting
Sr. Accountant, Financial Reporting
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04-08-2025
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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 Senior Accountant position in the Financial Reporting department is critical to the efficiency and quality of our best-in-class external and internal financial reporting as well as the interpretation of technical accounting guidance for financing equity and non-routine transactions. The role will also engage in process optimization analytical review and SOX compliance. The position demands close and regular coordination and collaboration with various ESRT personnel within the controllership finance treasury legal property management and other groups within the organization. Additionally the role is front-facing with ESRTs internal and external auditors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support and assist in the SEC and stand-alone reporting processes
- Prepare footnote disclosures to be included in the Companys consolidated financial statements through collaboration with our various departments
- Prepare sections of the quarterly Supplemental Report and Earnings Release
- Assist in the preparation of support for other public documents including the Proxy and investor presentations
- Assist in the completion of the monthly and quarterly consolidation process
- Prepare clear workbooks in support of financial statement line items and disclosures such as stock-based compensation expense interest rate swap derivatives earnings per share and share buy-backs
- Collaborate with property accounting and finance teams to prepare consolidated and stand-alone property variance analyses for management and MD&A disclosures
- Prepare various required financial covenant calculations and reports
- Liaison with internal and external auditors to facilitate a timely audit process and report to various stakeholders on the status of internal/external audits
- Oversee ESRT SOX submissions to internal and external auditors
- Maintain equity ledgers and review equity conversion and/or transfer requests
- Process updates to equity compensation plan
- Keep abreast of accounting developments and stay up-to-date on the most recent accounting standard updates
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- You are eager to learn dedicated to the development of both interpersonal and technical accounting skillsets
- Highly organized and efficient you are able to take meaningful insights from discussion and apply them proactively to your work with a degree of independence
- You communicate questions and findings clearly to both the financial reporting team and to various other departments and external parties
- Analytical mindset; you obtain an understanding of the business and question ledger activity and data patterns when appropriate
- Controls-based mindset; you are able to effectively evidence your own review and are able to provide feedback to coworkers on sufficient review evidence
- Resourceful and collaborative you optimize tools and leverage relationships effectively
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Strong analytical problem solving and communication skills (oral and written)
- Self starter who understands the why must be able to work with a degree of independence to complete tasks
- Controls-based mindset
- Ability to collaborate with various business groups and develop solid business relationships
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word PowerPoint and Excel; Excel skills include intermediate functions such as pivot tables SUMIF V or X lookup
- Experience with Workiva and/or Yardi functionality preferred
- Experience with data management tools such as Alteryx or Power BI preferred
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- 2-3 years hands on audit experience with a public company client base or equivalent experience at a public company
- CPA license
- Big 4 audit experience and/or public REIT experience preferred
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
$100000 - $110000 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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