Senior Corporate Accountant
Empire State Realty Trust
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Process monthly journal entries, including corporate allocations and accruals, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger
- Perform monthly/quarterly budget vs actual and month-over-month variance analytics, monitor expenses, and provide financial insights to support decision-making by management
- Prepare monthly/quarterly reconciliations and other supporting schedules in accordance with SOX requirements
- Collaborate with Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy team to record journal entries related to significant non-routine transactions
- Review and record monthly corporate credit card expenses
- Review entries and workpapers for accuracy and appropriate documentation, and investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Assist with annual budget and quarterly reforecast process, through data entry, analysis, and recommendations
- Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries to support quarterly and annual audit requests
- Record transactions, prepare financial statements and investor reporting packages for certain managed assets
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Accounts Payable, Marketing, Legal, and IT, to ensure timely submission of information and adherence to monthly and quarterly deadlines
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
- 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in corporate accounting, public accounting, or a combination of both
- Big 4 audit experience and/or public REIT experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and corporate accounting principles, with hands-on experience in monthly and quarterly close processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate) and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, investigate root causes, and develop effective solutions
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Effective communicator (written and oral) who can present financial information clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to a positive work environment
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain well-documented workpapers and reconciliations
- Commitment to continuous improvement, process efficiency, and upholding internal controls
- Experience with Yardi preferred
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
bank reconciliationsjournal entriesbudget vs actual analyticsvariance analyticsfinancial statementsaudit schedulesGAAPcorporate accounting principlesmonthly close processesYardi
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailtime managementeffective communicationteam collaborationorganizational skillsindependencecommitment to continuous improvementprocess efficiency
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in accountingCPA