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About the Role
Reporting directly to the Manager, Account Reconciliations and Month End Close, the Analyst of Account Reconciliations and Month-end Close for R2R will be responsible for the execution of Account Reconciliations and Month-end Close in compliance with internal controls. They will need to execute reconciliation data processes in a timely and accurate manner and support the process management by ensuring end-to-end processes are being met for credible data and reporting.
What You'll Do
· Responsible for supporting the preparation and review of reconciliation transactions and ensuring proper compliance of internal controls.
· Provide governance and administrative support for Blackline and other system integrations
· Provide support for financial close and consolidation processes and communications
· Review processes and governance guidelines and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC and IFRS requirements.
· Maintain alignment on governance processes and provides data and feedback to Risk and Controls Compliance
· Collect documentation to support the Reconciliation QA and Governance processes.
· Maintain financial records for policy and procedure standards.
· Identify risks and issues concerning reconciliation or accrual processes and assists in developing remediation plans.
· Assemble and review supporting documentation to ensure compliance with audits.
What You'll Need
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA and/or CPA is highly preferred
· 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
· Strong process improvement background.
· Previous utility experience preferred, but not essential
· Demonstrated ability to document governance processes and identify risks
· Experience managing competing priorities while maintaining compliance
· Ability to work cross-functionally on finance processes
· Excellent written / oral communication skills, follow-up, and negotiation skills
More Information
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Annual Salary
$80,000-$94,000
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 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.