Accounting Specialist, Payroll Accounting, Comptroller Department

Comptroller's Department Position

Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

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. This position is union represented, by the Communications Workers of America, CWA.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Staff Accounting Supervisor, the selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following. A more detailed description will be discussed at the interview.

• Processing various wage garnishment, EZ Pass and child support obligations that get deducted from employees' paychecks and maintain relationships with county and court officers.
• Prepare payments for various payroll deductions including union dues remittance for each of the collective bargaining units that are submitted to A/P for processing.
• Manage the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan to ensure employee contributions are remitted in a timely and accurate manner.
• Facilitating requests from the Law Department that include overtime data and issuing copies of paychecks for terminated or active employees.
• Processing authorization forms for Timekeeping access in PeopleSoft and prepare supporting documentation for audit sample selection requests.
• Backup to Payroll clerical staff and the coordination of special projects as deemed necessary by the Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have completed twelve (12) college credits in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of credits, minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience can be accepted. Must have at least one (1) year of accounting experience.

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates will present the following profile:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong understanding of accounting.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal staff and external professionals at all levels.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the Port Authority accounting and financial structure.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Good oral communication, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated PC and data entry skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel and comparable software database applications.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite application.
• Understanding of PeopleSoft and SAP.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by 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 & On-Site Collaboration Requirements:

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $XXX,XXX Midpoint: $XXX,XXX Maximum: $XXX,XXX

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.

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. It is the Port Authority's policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority. Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department's Disability Accommodation Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io. The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.