Staff Accountant, Revenue Accounting

Finance Jersey City, New Jersey

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Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

​About the Role

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. As part of the Comptroller’s Department team, the Staff Accountant helps make sure the Port Commerce revenues are accurately recorded throughout the year. This role is part of the Revenue Accounting team and works closely with other departments and external parties to review and reconcile revenue activity. It is a good fit for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work and solving problems. The work done in this role supports month-end closing and helps ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting for the department

Responsibilities

  • Interpretation, review and SAP approval of Port Commerce leases with fixed and percentage fee provisions and various other Port Commerce related revenues such as dockage/wharfage and Cargo Facility Charges
  • Updating Consumer Price Index tables for rent escalations for fixed rent roll monthly
  • Preparing journal entries for month-end closing
  • Preparing monthly, semi-annual and year-end revenue variance analyses
  • Helping Properties staff in resolving billing discrepancies and tenant inquiries
  • Completing special project assignments as required

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Corporate Finance from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.
  • In lieu of bachelor’s degree a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience can be accepted.
  • Applicants must meet all performance and attendance standards and have completed all probationary periods.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Port Authority accounting and financial structure.
  • Knowledge of Port Authority businesses and operations.
  • Knowledge of GAAP as it relates to the Port Authority.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work independently and prioritize tasks.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical skills in reconciling financial information.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex information clearly and accurately.
  • Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with internal and external staff at all levels.
  • Working knowledge of SAP.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements:  

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.   
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors.  
The expected compensation range for this role is:    
Minimum: $58,292   Midpoint: $75,796   Maximum: $93,288   
In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. About The Port Authority: Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Equal Opportunity Employer The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority. Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected]. The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.

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