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Staff Accountant, Revenue Accounting
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ (In Person)
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Description 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 Account ant 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 U pdating Consumer Price Index tables for rent escalations for f ixed r ent r oll monthly P reparing journal entries for month-end closing P reparing monthly, semi-annual and year-end revenue variance analyses Helping Properties staff in resolving billing discrepancies and tenant inquiries C ompleting special project assignments as required Minimum Qualification s 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.