Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in the day-to-day property accounting operations for Empire State Realty Trustâs diversified real estate portfolio. This position supports the Assistant Property Controller and Property Accountants by ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely monthly closing, and strong internal controls across assigned properties. This role requires a detail-oriented, analytical professional who can manage multiple priorities, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and develop a deep understanding of property-level financial performance. The Staff Accountant contributes to the integrity of financial data, supports audits and budgeting processes, and helps drive operational excellence across the portfolio.
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience working with accounting systems; exposure to Yardi is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data organization
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills
- BA/BS degree in Accounting
- Minimum of two years accounting experience
Nice To Haves
- Real estate experience; commercial experience is preferred
- Certifications such as CPA is a plus
Responsibilities
- Review expense coding and amounts
- Prepare monthly close work papers with detailed analysis, including account reconciliations, roll-forwards, and supporting schedules
- Prepare monthly journal entries, including period-end accruals and reserves
- Prepare monthly financial reports
- Prepare operating expense and contract accruals
- Prepare utility accruals
- Perform data entry as needed
- Assist with preparation of tenant escalations for billing, including operating expenses and real estate taxes (i.e. opex)
- Perform straight-line rent analysis under supervision
- Manage and reconcile security deposits
- Prepare and submit monthly sales tax reports
- Provide support for internal and external audits
- Assist with the annual budget process
- Assist with quarterly and monthly variance analyses
- Support ad hoc projects as assigned
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
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
