February 7, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Staff Accountant

Organization:
Sempra
Region:
Canada, California, San Diego
End of contest:
February 27, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Accounting
Description
Primary Purpose

Support the accounting and financial reporting activities 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

  • Coordinate annual audits of Sempra's employee benefit plans with internal and external parties, including external auditors.
  • Prepare financial records and documents (financial statements and supporting schedules, Forms 5550, etc.) for Sempra's employee benefit plans.
  • Perform and/or support monthly reconciliations of trust accounts for Sempra's employee benefit plans.
  • Perform and/or support monthly employee benefit plan accounting, including account reconciliations and allocation of expenses.
  • Prepare and/or support 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.

Posting End Date

Feb 27, 2025

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or business-related field is required.
  • CPA, CMA, CIA, CFA, CFM, MBA and/or other advanced degrees and/or professional certifications is preferred.

Experience

  • 3 years of experience in an audit, accounting, and/or financial reporting role is required.
  • Experience working with and/or accounting/reporting for employee benefit plans is preferred.
  • 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

The following skills and abilities are required for this role:

  • Knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and Sarbanes Oxley.
  • Initiative, strong critical thinking skills, and be able to multi-task and work independently in an environment with tight deadlines.
  • Ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop, recommend, and implement solutions.
  • Strong communication and project management skills.
  • Strong computer skills in spreadsheets and word processing (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint).

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Contact

Sempra

101 Ash St

San Diego

California United States

www.sempra.com