Principal Accounting Supervisor, Revenue Accounting

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, you will gain insight and experience surrounding the agency's financial structure and internal control processes as well as knowledge of the operations of our various lines of business, giving you extensive opportunities for a long-term career at the Port Authority.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervising the daily activities of two Staff Accounting Supervisors and an overall staff of 9 responsible for aviation and non-aviation lease control, percentage agreements and various other aviation and non-aviation revenues
• Reviewing and approving division reports prior to release
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual preparation of the revenue variance and balance sheet analysis and coordinate the timely submission of supporting schedules and support for Comptroller's Dashboard schedules
• Liaison to internal and external auditors for revenue issues; follow-up for completion of all audit findings and recommendations
• Developing and implementing a series of internal control checklists and providing analytical review of revenue variances
• Identifying staff development needs; provide training and development where necessary
• Work with SAP consultants to develop solutions, facilitate changes and assist in necessary upgrades to SAP Real Estate module
• Back-up the Revenue Division Manager as required
• Complete special assignments as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Corporate Finance from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible managerial experience in an accounting or corporate finance capacity

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 work.
• 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.

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-16520917

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-06T03:53:41