Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Sempra: Where opportunity powers impact

At Sempra, we tackle the biggest energy challenges that face ourindustry. Our high-performing team leverages the full capabilities ofour organization to serve 40 million consumers across NorthAmerica. By collaborating and challenging one another acrossmultiple disciplines, we inspire our best work, ideas andinnovation. From increasing liquified natural gas (LNG) capacitiesto reducing carbon emissions to helping people prepare for therealities of climate change, we are committed to building a betterenergy future for all.

Primary Purpose

Perform specific accounting research, regulatory, reporting and financial analysis assignments for Sempra Corporate and Sempra Texas Utilities including preparation of complex financial reports and related analysis with guidance from supervisor and manager. Primarily responsible for month-end close process, preparation of technical accounting research memos, corporate allocations, financial statement preparation and analysis (Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reporting requirements to ensure compliance with various governing agencies (i.e. Financial Accounting Standards Board, SEC, etc.). This includes support of the SOX compliance and audit requirements.
• Prepare internal and external reports, compiles, and reviews Sempra Corporate, Sempra Texas Utilities and subsidiary disclosure information for external reporting requirements to the SEC and other government or regulatory agencies.
• Record monthly cash settlement transactions into GL and communicate with counterparties to confirm information and resolve discrepancies with Cash Management, Sempra Affiliates and functional departments.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Prepare detailed account analyses and account reconciliations.
• Performs accounting research memos, financial and regulatory analysis and review of financial statements.
• Process and/or support the processing of financial transactions.
• Interact and respond to inquiries and requests from outside departments, internal and external auditors and management.
• Identify operational or accounting issues within individual area of responsibility and collaborate with senior staff and/or manager to develop solutions.
• Collaborate to meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Ad hoc reporting and assignments in support of accounting implementation of new applications and/or projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).