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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 that was declared the #1 Attraction in the World – and the #1 Attraction in the U.S. for the third consecutive year – in Tripadvisor’s 2026 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 March 31, 2026, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.9 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 732 residential 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.
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
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 that was declared the #1 Attraction in the World – and the #1 Attraction in the U.S. for the third consecutive year – in Tripadvisor’s 2026 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 March 31, 2026, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.9 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 732 residential 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.
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
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sr. Accountant, Financial Reporting position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
