Job Description

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

National Grid is hiring a Senior Analyst of Finance Services in Brooklyn, NY.

The Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting the Work Order Lifecycle Plant Accounting Team in ensuring the proper accounting, analysis, reconciliation, and accuracy of financial data across the Record to Report business activities and Fixed Assets Processes. This includes but not limited to analysis of capital projects, capitalizing all fixed assets, maintaining an accurate fixed assets system, and the associated accounting and financial reporting requirements. Specifically, this role is responsible for managing accurate recording and reconciliation in PowerPlan and SAP of all construction work in progress (CWIP) and retirement work in progress (RWIP) for the individual Operating Companies. Accountable for effectively facilitating the asset life cycle process from installation to retirement.

• Responsible for the execution of the construction/retirement work order lifecycle to properly account for the assets of National Grid and meet the requirements and expectations of regulators and key stakeholders
• Reviews and analyze plant accounts and transactions to identify and address discrepancies and produce accurate and credible data.
• Understands the overall transaction flow of the work order process and rules of eligibility for any company or work order type
• Exercise independent judgement in managing and resolving issues while remaining accountable for all actions to next-level management
• Supports month-end accounting close process to ensure timely, accurate and complete recording of financial transactions in PowerPlan and SAP.
• Prepares, records, and processes plant transactions and adjustments as needed.
• Executes and supports financial and non-financial controls to meet business requirements.
• Assembles and reviews supporting documentation to ensure compliance with audits.
• Assist with supporting financial filings and reporting deadlines.
• Prepares account reconciliations to support PowerPlan subledger to SAP ledger balances.
• Continuously search for enhancements to improve current processes to create efficiencies and reduce manual effort.

* Fixed asset accounting

* General accounting

* QA review

* Utility industry accounting preferred

* Process centric operations

* FERC policy and procedures preferred

* US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and IFRS

* Process Management

* Month-end close processes

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is required with a minimum of 5 years' experience with increasing responsibility

* Master's Degree/CPA (Desirable)

* Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications

* Knowledge and/or experience using SAP, BI and PowerPlan (Desirable)

* Able to assess accounting issues and recommend solutions

* Strong analytical interpersonal skills

* Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees

* Highly organized and detail-oriented

* Good problem-solving and time management skills

* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

* Proven track record to implement process improvements

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Annual Salary

$102,000-$120,000

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

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