Financial Reporting & Compliance Accountant

Grid United•Houston, TX

About The Position

Grid United is a mission-driven company developing utility-scale, multi-state electric transmission projects to improve grid reliability and resilience and provide economic benefits and cost savings. 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 and timely reports for management, partners, and DOE. The position is based in Houston, Texas. The company invites candidates to apply if they meet at least 70% of the requirements. The role is suited to an accountant with 2 to 4 years of accounting or financial reporting experience who is attentive to detail and interested in developing technical accounting and compliance skills. Grid United describes its culture as fast-paced, dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven, with a focus on energy innovation and sustainability. The compensation package includes base salary, bonus and long-term incentives, full health benefits, a 401(k), and more. Grid United is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Affairs, Business Management, or a related field.
2 to 4 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 track record of producing clear, accurate, and timely work.
Ability to maintain well-documented records and follow compliance procedures.
Passion for 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, including 2 CFR 200, SAM.gov, and Grants.gov.

Responsibilities

Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting for management and external partners.
Provide monthly support for project-level budget-versus-actual reporting.
Support annual audits of multiple entities.
Research accounting standards to support implementation of new policies throughout project lifecycles.
Maintain and monitor calendars of financial reporting deadlines.
Support ad hoc reporting requests.
Maintain organized records of spending, reports, and supporting documents.
Assist with 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 such as Davis-Bacon and Build America, Buy America.
Engage with project leaders to monitor compliance triggers and provide project updates to DOE.
Maintain and monitor calendars of compliance deadlines.
Support internal compliance through policy review, procurement support, and documentation management.