Summer Intern, Accounts Payable

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

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