• Summer Intern, Accounts Payable

    Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Jersey City, NJ)


    Description

    About the Internship

     

    This internship will provide the opportunity to get hands-on experience working in the Accounts Payable Department. The candidate will work hand-in-hand with various staff members, learning and enhancing their skills. The internship also gives the candidate a glimpse into a highly operational unit.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform tasks related to the Electronic Invoicing Project, including documentation collection, testing, and process support.

    + Assist with invoice & payment analysis and support the monthly closing process.

    + Support the Citi Payment Exchange Project, including onboarding existing and new vendors for ACH (Automatic Clearing House) payments.

    + Participate in Operating Expenses reviews and variance monitoring.

    + Assist with Business Travel operations & SAP Travel Management tasks.

    + Process travel related to registration payments and associated expenses in preparation for Payroll and the month-end close.

    + Support the Agency Vendor Management Project, including ongoing cleanup and maintenance of Vendor Master files.

    + Conduct analysis of Good Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR), Service Entries, and Payment Request Report, and assist with other divisional assignments as needed.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship

    + Major in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

    Desired Qualifications

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and systems such as SAP.

    + Basic accounting knowledge and comfort using standard business machines (scanner, fax, telephone, copier)

    + Strong oral and written communication skills.

    + Flexibility to rotate among assignments and strong work initiative.

    Internship Details

    + The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026

    + The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 21, 2026

    + This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)

    + In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits interns to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required depending on business needs. Some internships may require interns to be fully in-person.

    Selection Process

    + Only applicants under consideration will be contacted

    + If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews

    + Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

    Compensation & Benefits

    + The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $30.31 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)

    + Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System

    + Access to Employee Business Resource Groups (https://www.jointheportauthority.com/pages/diversity-inclusion-programs)

    + Facility Tours

    + Career Panels

    + Social/Networking Events

    REQNUMBER: 63913