The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is a key player in transportation and trade infrastructure, and they are seeking a Staff Accountant for their Revenue Accounting team. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of Port Commerce revenues, preparing journal entries, and assisting in month-end closing processes.
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
Skills
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
- 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.
Company Overview
If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of NY & NJ does. It was founded in 1921, and is headquartered in US, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.jointheportauthority.com.