Accounting Supervisor, Revenue Accounting

Description

Responsibilities:

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.

Reporting directly to the Staff Accounting Supervisor, the Accounting Supervisor will be responsible for:

• Prepare and submit billing for PA and PATH retiree's health insurance contributions and other miscellaneous invoices including employee overpayments.
• Clearing cash and credit card accounts from airport parking lots and PATH fare collections.
• Preparation of sales and parking tax returns, and the documentation necessary to remit sales and parking taxes to appropriate taxing jurisdictions.
• Conduct utility revenue analyses including detailed analysis of month-to-month and year-to-year revenue variances.
• Preparation, review, and approval of journal vouchers
• Participate in biweekly conference call with OEEP, JCI, CCAR and PA facilities staff to discuss tenant disputes and other issues regarding utilities billing.
• Maintain and monitor SAP utilities meter database application.
• Work with SAP consultants and TEC to develop solutions, facilitate changes and assist in necessary upgrades to SAP billing module.
• Provide backup support to the Revenue Supervisor and Division Manager as required.
• Complete special assignments and respond to internal and external inquiries as required.
• Reviewing and authorization of PA and PATH utilities billings submitted by Source One or other PA sources.
• Month-end Accruals for unbilled period and balance sheet analysis for Accrued Utility Revenue Account.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Corporate Finance from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience can be accepted.

• Thorough knowledge of Port Authority accounting and financial structure.
• Knowledge of Port Authority business and operations.
• Knowledge of GAAP as it relates to the Port Authority.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex information clearly and accurately.
• Demonstrated analytic and problem-solving ability.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external staff at all levels.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• SAP and MS Office proficiency.