Senior Financial Accountant, Accounting and Financial Reporting

National Grid • Waltham, MA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Investment Accounting Team is expanding — and it’s an exciting time to join us! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Investment Accountant to become part of our Capital Accounting Business Process team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting a diverse range of projects, acting as the financial heartbeat behind their success. You’ll take the lead on managing project financials end to end — from maintaining accurate, insightful forecasts to ensuring robust reporting that empowers effective decision making. Your expertise will help shape how projects are planned, tracked, and delivered, making a real impact on how we invest in the future. If you enjoy bringing clarity to complexity and working closely with project teams to drive meaningful outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and make your mark.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related
• 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

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing project financials end to end
• Maintaining accurate, insightful forecasts
• Ensuring robust reporting that empowers effective decision making
• Shaping how projects are planned, tracked, and delivered

Benefits

• National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144 .
• 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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
• Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment.
• National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
• We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior