Senior Analyst

About us Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we're thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. And whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you'll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy. At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organization, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. About the Role Finance Operations, Analyst, Commodities NY/NE (Electric) is responsible for performing commodity accounting functions by reviewing, verifying and reconciling accounts. Captures accounting transactions using financial systems. Responsible for identifying and remediating accounting discrepancies to produce accurate and credible financial information. Reports to the Lead, Commodities NY/NE (Electric) and is accountable for producing accurate and credible results. What You'll Do Verifies, reconciles and updates accounts by reviewing discrepancies to produce accurate and credible data. Monitors and reports commodity transactions, balance sheet and cash flow variances against budget and historical data to identify anomalies or discrepancies and ensure information is accurate and credible. Prepares, records and processes accounting transactions and ensures allocation to appropriate accounts for accurate and credible data. Provides accounting data to support commodity activities and supports financial filings and requests for information. Establish and account for Mark-to-Market financial statements. Supports month-end accounting close process to ensure timely, accurate and complete accrual of financial transactions. Reviews accounts and calculates financial adjustments and ensure proper account reconciliation. Responsible for following US GAAP and other accounting standards. Assembles and reviews supporting documentation to ensure compliance with audits. Ensures maintenance of financial records for compliance with accepted policies and procedures. Responsible for meeting financial filings and reporting deadlines. Responsible for supporting financial and non-financial controls to meet business requirements. What You'll Need You'll need a Bachelor's degree and experience in the following: Commodities (pref) Gas and Electric Commodity processes (pref) General accounting Identify patterns and trends Utility industry accounting (ideal) Process centric operations US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC Regulations Process Management Month-end close processes Risk mitigation 3 years' experience in accounting roles with increasing responsibility General ledger platforms and accounting system experience Gas and electric accounting or related specialized accounting discipline Working across department and geographic boundaries to lead risk mitigation, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework Reviewing and resolving data discrepancies Assessing accounting issues and recommend solutions Managing competing priorities and meet deadlines Excellent written / oral communication skills, follow-up, and negotiation skills Building and develop teams of multi-skilled financial professional Microsoft Officeespecially proficiency in Excel More Information #LI-NK1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-RECONCILIATIONS #LI-ACCOUNTING Salary: Hicksville: $99,000-$116,000 Syracuse: $82,000-$96,000 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.

Created: 2024-11-02