Empire State Realty Trust-posted about 2 months ago
$100,000 - $110,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
New York, NY
501-1,000 employees

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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 2-3 years hands on audit experience with a public company client base or equivalent experience at a public company
  • CPA license
  • Experience with Workiva and/or Yardi functionality preferred
  • Experience with data management tools such as Alteryx or Power BI preferred
  • Big 4 audit experience and/or public REIT experience preferred
  • 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
  • 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
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