Summer Intern, Finance

3 days ago

New York, NY, United States The Port Authority of NY & NJ Full time
Description

Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

About the Internship

The Major Capital Projects (MCP) Department is seeking a Summer Intern to support its Finance/Cost Control team. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the financial and analytical functions that support some of the region's most complex transportation infrastructure projects. Interns will work alongside experienced Port Authority professionals, gaining experience in budgeting, project controls, contract analysis, and financial documentation. This role sits at the center of MCP's mission to deliver major construction projects effectively and efficiently, offering valuable experience for students interested in finance, public service, or infrastructure.

Responsibilities
  • Review and update project budget documents based on current project information
  • Analyze change orders and contract documents
  • Analyze contractor and consultant invoices
  • Participate in contract close-out processes
  • Attend project controls and project management meetings with Port Authority professionals
  • Develop improved workflow processes
  • Evaluate and review expenditures related to grants and stakeholder agreements
  • Conduct ad-hoc reporting and financial analyses
Minimum Qualifications
  • Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
  • Major in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey region
  • Interest in public service and/or transportation
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
  • Facility Tours
  • Career Panels
  • Social/Networking Events


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 EmployerThe 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 [email protected].The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.

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