Description
Primary Purpose
Performs accounting activities to support the accounting and financial reporting for Sempra's employee benefit plans, including savings plans (401(k) plans), cash balance/pension plans, and health & welfare plans, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and other applicable regulatory reporting frameworks (i.e., DOL, ERISA, IRS).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare financial records and documents (financial statements and supporting schedules, Forms 5550, etc.) for Sempra's employee benefit plans.
- Coordinate annual audits of Sempra's employee benefit plans with internal and external parties, including external auditors.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of trust accounts for Sempra's employee benefit plans.
- Prepare and coordinate payments to benefit plan service providers and other transactions from Sempra's employee benefit plan trusts.
- Provide analysis and support related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities including execution of all applicable internal controls related to departmental accounting processes and practices.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
Work Schedule
HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 3 days per week onsite.
Qualifications
Education
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or other business-related field is required.
- CPA, CMA, CIA, CFA, CFM, MBA or other relevant advanced degree and/or
professional certification is preferred.
Experience
- A minimum of 5 years previous work experience or equivalent training and/or experience in an accounting/financial reporting role is required.
- It is preferred to have previous public accounting experience and experience in accounting and reporting for employee benefit plans.
- Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.
- We offer a hybrid work environment. Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow you to work from the office three days per week and work remotely on the remaining workdays.
Skills and Abilities
Required skills and abilities include:
- Knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and Sarbanes Oxley.
- Must possess initiative, strong critical thinking skills, and be able to multi-task and work independently in an environment with tight deadlines.
- Must have the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop, recommend, and implement solutions.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
- Able to convey complex, technical information in a clear and concise manner to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Must have strong computer skills in spreadsheets and word processing (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint).
Preferred skills and abilities include:
- Prior public accounting experience is desired.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations that govern employee benefit plans and/or previous experience in accounting and reporting for employee benefit plans is desired.
Contact
Sempra
101 Ash St
San Diego
California United States
www.sempra.com
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