Summer Intern, Financial Accounting & Reporting

The Port Authority of NY & NJ • Jersey City, NJ

20d • $18 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of the internship is to gain real-world experience in accounting practices and take on tasks in the Port Authority’s Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) Division within Comptroller’s Department. While working in FAR, you will be exposed to different areas such as debt, portfolio, employee benefits, insurance and grants.

Requirements

• Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
• Major in Accounting or related discipline
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of accounting systems including SAP
• Knowledge of governmental accounting

Responsibilities

• Preparation of cash and insurance reconciliations
• Review of debt transactions and schedules
• Review of portfolio transactions and schedules
• Review and update benefits and insurance schedules
• Prepare the Port Authority Schedule of Federal Awards
• Analyze grants from federal and state agencies
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Maintain the general ledger accounts in SAP

Benefits

• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
• Facility Tours
• Career Panels
• Social/Networking Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees