Accounts Payable Specialist

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.

The Accounts Payable Specialist reports to the Director, Corporate Controller, and is responsible for overseeing accounts payable transactions for multiple properties. The position involves ensuring accuracy in financial processes, coordinating with various departments, and seeking improvements in efficiency. The role requires handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Experience in accounts payable with a focus on customer service setting is necessary.

The individual is expected to assist with team collaboration, participate in process improvement initiatives, and maintain compliance with internal controls.

• Perform the day-to-day processing of all accounts payable transactions for multiple properties
• Review invoices and statements to ensure all information is accurate, including proper coding of payables
• Coordinate with personnel with regards to purchase orders
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal teams, including performing vendor reconciliations
• Review vendor onboarding documentation and vendor changes and ensure accurate data entry in Yardi
• Perform weekly check runs, ensuring accurate and timely execution of payments
• Assist with reconciliation between third party payment processor (Paymode) and Yardi
• Generate metric reporting
• Investigate and identify solutions to enhance process efficiencies from invoice approval through payment processing
• Participate in special projects as required
• Prepare, issue and file 1099s at year end
• Assist in responding to audit requests
• Issue stop payments from banks and reissue checks
• Respond to year-end audit requests from vendors’ accountants
• Review of expense reimbursements

• Ability to build strong working relationships with vendors and colleagues
• Process invoices in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and prompt resolution of discrepancies with vendors and internal departments
• Meet or exceed key performance indicators and targets
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements
• Contribute to the overall financial health and success of ESRT

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable role required
• Yardi software experience preferred
• Experience with process improvement and automation preferred

• 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 cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work® Certified employer, we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and develop. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors
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