Intern, Budget & Finance

Description

About the Internship

The World Trade Center Department operates and maintains the World Trade Center (WTC), an iconic multi-functional destination that provides vital transportation and economic connection to keep the region moving. The WTC Site is a mixed-use campus with a rich and complex history owned and operated by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The campus is a center for reflection, commuting, shopping, visiting, working, learning, and engaging. We work closely with our stakeholders, tenants and business partners, who run commercial and institutional portions of the campus.

The World Trade Center (WTC) department is looking for an intern to join their team in the Budget & Financial Unit to support our team's goal of managing our department and agency's resources. This position will assist with the preparation of deliverables supporting the department's monthly financial close and reporting cycle for both Operating Revenues and Expenses, including budget to actual variance analysis. The selected candidate will support the Budget & Finance team with the creation and consolidation of the 2027 Operating Budget. In addition, you will assist with everyday operation and management of agency recourses, which include assisting with invoice and receivable processing for all World Trade Center Department Stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly revenue and expense accruals for the World Trade Center Department, stakeholders, partners, and utilities for accurate financial statements

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and Ad-hoc request

• Regularly generate receivables in alignment with financial closing for WTC Dept's stakeholders

• Review invoices and input of invoices into the agency's accounting software, in accordance with stakeholder agreements or other business arrangements

• Support the Finance team with multiple stakeholders and vendors to reconcile outstanding balances on accounts with complex financial history

• Assist in the creation and submission of annual WTC Department Operating Revenue & Expense Budget, and Long-Range Forecast

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Major in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline

• Ability to work 29 hours per week

Desired Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to multi-task and manage deadlines

• Strong communications skills (verbal, written, and listening)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office in particular Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to work in collaborative environment

• Self-driven and ambitious mindset

Internship Details

• The start date is expected to be in March 2026

• The internship will end on August 7, 2026

• This internship will require working 4 days per week (7.25 hours of work 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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