Staff Accountant

Overview

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 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at  and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, X, and Linked In.

Position Summary The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in the day-to-day property accounting operations for Empire State Realty Trust’s 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.

• 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

• Consistently deliver accurate and timely monthly closes in accordance with internal deadlines
• Maintain well-organized, supportable account reconciliations and work papers that meet audit and internal control standards
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with property managers, accounts receivable, lease administration, and accounting team members
• Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies, issues, and process inefficiencies
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of assigned properties’ financial performance and key operational drivers
• Effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and data integrity
• Demonstrate accountability and ownership over assigned responsibilities and deliverables
• Contribute positively to team culture through reliability, communication, and a solutions-oriented mindset

• 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
• Real estate experience; commercial experience is preferred
• Certifications such as CPA is a plus

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

• At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and…