Staff Accountant, Revenue Accounting
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.
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