Job Information
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Summer Intern, Financial Accounting & Reporting in Jersey City, New Jersey
Description
About the Internship
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.
Responsibilities
Prepare cash and insurance reconciliations
Review of debt transactions and schedules
Review of portfolio transactions and schedules.
Review and update benefits and insurance schedules
Review and prepare the Port Authority of Schedule of Federal Awards
Analyze grants from federal and state agencies
Reconcile balance sheet accounts
Maintain the general ledger accounts in our system
Minimum Qualifications
Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
Major in Accounting or a related field
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of accounting principles
Experience with Microsoft (Word and Excel) and System Applications and Products (SAP)
Internship Details
The start date will be Thursday, May 29, 2025
The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 22, 2025
This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)
The format is expected to be hybrid.
Selection Process
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
Different internships will have different timelines for interviews
Compensation & Benefits
The hourly rate range is $17.63 to $27.21 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
Access to Employee Business Resource Groups (https://www.jointheportauthority.com/pages/diversity-inclusion-programs)
Facility Tours
Career Panels
Social/Networking Events
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