Senior Auditor

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; Jersey City (NJ); Híbrido; USD 74 000 - 118 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work options

Competitive benefits package

Resumo da oferta

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking skilled auditors to join the Audit Department to review processes, systems, and records. You will work under the Inspector General and Audit Committee, handling confidential information and contributing to internal control improvement.

Responsibilities include planning audits, performing data analysis, and preparing reports. A bachelor’s degree is required, plus 2 years of transferrable experience and strong communication skills.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 2 years of transferrable experience.
• Must meet performance/attendance standards and probation completion.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in planning and performing audits with defined scope and program.
• Execute audit work: data gathering and analysis.
• Prepare workpapers and summarize results; communicate findings to management.

Conhecimentos

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Audit analytics

Teammate+

Excel

ACL

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Ferramentas

ACL

Excel

Teammate+

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

The Audit Department is responsible for providing internal auditing services that include reviewing business processes, systems, and operations, as well as examining tenants and contractor records. Reporting to the Inspector General and the Board of Commissioners Audit Committee, the Department's mission is to bring an independent, systematic, and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal control and risk management.

The Audit Department is looking for highly skilled individuals to join their team in support of the mission – to enhance and defend the integrity of the Port Authority's programs and operations. Reporting directly to the Manager the duties of this position are highly confidential and involve the handling of sensitive documentation. The selected candidate is expected to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and performance of specific audits including developing the audit scope and the audit program.
• Executing the audit work including the gathering and analysis of required data and information.
• Preparation of workpapers including Teammate+ automated workpaper application and drafting reports summarizing the results of the audit as well as communicating audit results to auditee management.

Minimum Qualification s

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• 2 years of transferrable experience
• Must meet all performance and attendance standards and have completed all probationary periods.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement and discretion in handling confidential information.

Desired Qualifications

• General understanding of internal control practices, risk assessment or assurance to ensure effectiveness and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze functions, operations and business processes and identify solutions for improvement.
• Thorough understanding of systematic reviews to ensure effectiveness and accountability.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work independently and prioritize work.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal staff at all levels and external business partners.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Proficiency in audit data analytics with tools such as Excel and ACL.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

Skills

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to asuccessful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors.

• Minimum: $ 73,658
• Midpoint: $ 95,742
• Maximum: $ 117,832

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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 Employer

The 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.