Principal Accounting Clerk, Revenue Accounting, Comptroller

Description

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Staff Accounting Supervisor, the selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of interagency settlement wire approval tracking sheet. Communicate any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Add, update, and track all wires in the wire tracking sheet to provide proper oversight of outgoing and incoming wires. Including validation to SAP.
• Monitor preliminary reports for interagency settlement and review final reports to determine if an adjustment is necessary.
• Update the parking tracking sheet after month-end closing to verify the amounts entered in SAP are correct.
• Work with Cash Receipt desk to identify and code incoming cash receipts

Additional Information

• This position is represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Union.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have completed a minimum of nine (9) college credits in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field from an accredited college or university.
• In lieu of credits, minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience can be accepted.

Desired Qualifications

• Good oral communication, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal staff and external professionals at all levels.
• General knowledge of Port Authority accounting and financial structure.
• Demonstrated PC and data entry skills
• Working knowledge of Excel and comparable software database applications
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

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

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Jersey City, NJ

Job ID: Port_Authority-16481892

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-24T23:48:30