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Senior Financial Accountant, Accounting and Financial Reporting
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$84,001 / year median in Massachusetts
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Implement new accounting standards, maintaining accounting policies and providing expert accounting advice to all parts of the business to ensure compliance and maximum value for National Grid.
Support the timely completion of annual tax packs, liaising with the Tax department regarding completion of tax computations and ensuring the correct treatment of all accounts items.
Be responsible for the management of the Fixed Asset Register and financial close process.
Provide cash flow forecasting, emergency payment and clearing of payment files.
Undertake critical balance sheet reconciliations including control accounts, fixed assets and bank accounts as well as performing intercompany reconciliations.
Lead the high quality documentation of end to end processes and controls to meet regulatory compliance requirements.
Contribute to and proactively support the implementation of accounting policy or system changes, highlighting potential risks or opportunities to ensure service standards are not negatively impacted.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or related degree. CPA preferred Minimum 2 years of relevant experience Flexibility and adaptability commensurate with working in a fast-paced environment. Excellent relationship building skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders, colleagues and vendors Strong organizational skills and attention to detail More Information This role is based out of our Waltham office, and we'd hope to see you at least two days per week but you're welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We're happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!