Summer Intern, Payroll Accounting

Port Authority of NY & NJ • Jersey City, NJ

15d • $18 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a reporting Department to the Chief Financial Officer, the Comptroller’s Department is a team of dedicated professionals who ensure the accuracy of the Port Authority’s finances. The Payroll Accounting role's overall purpose and mission is to ensure all employees are compensated accurately and on time while maintaining strict adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Payroll Accounting role is interesting and rewarding for several reasons, primarily stemming from its critical importance to both employees' livelihoods and business operations, combined with a dynamic environment of continuous learning and technological advancement.

Requirements

• Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
• Major in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite Office, preferably Excel applications.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills in reconciling financial information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with printing and distributing on-cycle and off-cycle checks.
• Collect supporting documentation for audit sample selection requests.
• Process forms related to employee direct deposit information and tax data.
• Perform updates related to AFLAC, XCEL & Union Dues.
• Process authorization forms for time approval access.
• Perform primary and backup timekeeper updates.
• Maintain Timekeeper and Approver email distributions.
• Process timekeeping access requests.
• Assist with biweekly Payroll close related items as time permits.
• Assist with special projects as time permits
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.

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