Summer Finance Intern - (2027) - $20.00/hr.

Delaware River Port Authority • Winslow Township, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), a bi-state agency operating four Delaware River bridges, and its transit subsidiary, the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO), are seeking college students for a paid 2027 summer internship in the Finance Department. The rate is $20 per hour. The internship is based in person at One Port Center in Camden, New Jersey, and runs for 10 weeks, from June 7 through August 13, 2027. Interns work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including a paid lunch hour.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in finance and accounts payable activities, payment processing, vendor records, financial documentation, traffic and toll reporting, and related operational work. The position is intended to provide meaningful exposure to a professional work environment. Extensive prior experience is not required; interns are expected to learn, follow instructions, complete tasks accurately and on time, communicate effectively, demonstrate reliability and accountability, and work both independently and collaboratively.

Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, reside within the DRPA Port District, and meet specified full-time undergraduate enrollment and credit requirements for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Fall 2027 semesters. Applicants must pass drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background investigation. Accepted students must provide the required eligibility documentation, including an official transcript, by June 15, 2027.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol evaluation, including marijuana testing.
• Pass a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
• Submit an official college or university transcript with the institution’s raised seal verifying full-time undergraduate enrollment in both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 and at least 24 credits total, including a minimum of 12 credits in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Submit official college or university documentation verifying full-time undergraduate enrollment in Fall 2027, with a minimum of 12 credits.
• Upon acceptance, sign an Acknowledgment of Understanding Form and provide all required eligibility documentation, including an official transcript, by June 15, 2027; failure to meet the requirements results in removal from the program.
• Reside within DRPA’s Port District: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania, or Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, or Salem County in New Jersey.
• Be available to work in person, full time, 40 hours per week, for the entire 10-week period from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Demonstrate basic exposure to reading and analyzing information; clear writing with guidance; ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately and on time; openness to learning; willingness to ask questions and apply feedback; attention to detail; problem-solving; and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, reliability, respectful and effective communication, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a similar field.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Contact vendors to review or update their preferred payment method in Ariba and offer ACH payments; obtain confirmation of reviewed or updated data and confirm bank data transfers to SAP.
• Identify vendors not currently using ACH and work with designated Finance staff and the help desk on changing how vendor payment methods are added to SAP from Ariba.
• Assist with Ariba review activities.
• Help track customer payment status.
• Review the index against actual standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist Accounts Payable by reviewing and entering finance vouchers and employee expense reports, confirming documents include required information and approvals before processing.
• Check outgoing mail.
• Review edits and assist with finalizing the ACFR for the CFO.
• Assist with the FTA inventory list.
• Review general ledger accounts.
• Become familiar with the organizational chart.
• Assist the E-ZPass group with entering daily permit, escort, and E-ZPass WWB pledge items received from the four bridges, and reconcile them monthly.
• Become familiar with daily traffic reports, which use data from prior days.
• Assist with updating the monthly Top Violator report, including running queries on transaction histories for the top 20 violators for potential public safety intervention.
• Learn the Image Re-Review process for rejected plate images after toll-system processing.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $20 per hour.
• Paid weekly.
• Free parking at all facilities.
• Complimentary passage on DRPA bridges when commuting to and from work.
• Complimentary PATCO travel when commuting to and from work.
• Opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with industry leaders and professionals.
• Practical real-world experience, professional skill development, and opportunities to build a strong professional foundation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED