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Sr. Accountant, Financial Reporting bei Esrtreit

Esrtreit · New York, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid

100.000,00 $  -  110.000,00 $

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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. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observatory, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of September 30, 2025, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.

The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work. ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision. 

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 ESRT’s internal and external auditors. 


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 ESRT’s internal and external auditors. 

Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, job location, size of property where applicable, and/or certifications. In addition to your base salary, ESRT provides discretionary annual bonuses.


RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support and assist in the SEC and stand-alone reporting processes
  • Prepare footnote disclosures to be included in the Company’s 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 develop. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors -
  • Adaptable – you are a self-starter who’s 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


    • 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.
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