Financial Reporting & Compliance Accountant

Grid United•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Grid United is a mission-driven company developing long-haul electric transmission lines in the United States to improve grid reliability, resiliency, and affordability. The Financial Reporting & Compliance Accountant supports financial reporting, audits, and compliance with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) programs and other federal grant regulations. Reporting to the Financial Reporting & Compliance Manager, this hands-on role prepares accurate, timely reports for management, partners, and DOE. The position is based in Houston, Texas. The company welcomes applicants who meet at least 70% of the listed requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Affairs, Business Management, or a related field.
Two to four years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close.
Strong Excel skills.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a record of producing clear, accurate, and timely work.
Ability to maintain well-documented records and follow compliance procedures.
Passion for working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on energy innovation and sustainability.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or progress toward CPA licensure.
Public accounting or federal grant accounting experience.
ERP consolidation experience.
Experience with federal grants (2 CFR 200), SAM.gov, and Grants.gov.

Responsibilities

Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting for management and external partners.
Provide monthly project Budget vs. Actuals support.
Support annual audits of multiple entities.
Research accounting standards to support implementation of new policies throughout project lifecycles.
Maintain and monitor financial reporting deadlines.
Respond to ad hoc reporting requests.
Maintain organized records of spending, reports, and supporting documents.
Support stakeholder management for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of federal support.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reporting for DOE programs, including drafting reports, liaising with project members, and managing documentation.
Prepare federal financial reports and reimbursement requests, and reconcile grant expenditures to the general ledger.
Apply 2 CFR 200 cost principles, including allowable and unallowable costs, indirect cost allocation, and cost share.
Support the Manager in tracking compliance with federal requirements, including Davis-Bacon and Build America, Buy America.
Engage with project leaders to monitor compliance triggers and provide project updates to DOE.
Maintain and monitor compliance deadlines.
Support internal compliance through policy review, procurement support, and documentation management.