Financial Reporting Accountant (Hybrid)

Sempra is a leading North American energy infrastructure company that helps meet the daily energy needs of nearly 40 million consumers. As the owner of one of the largest energy networks on the continent, Sempra is helping to electrify and decarbonize some of the world's most significant economic markets, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. The company is also consistently recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices and for its long-standing commitment to building a high-performance culture focused on safety, leadership and workforce development, and diversity and inclusion. Investor's Business Daily named Sempra the top-ranked utility in the U.S. for environmental, social and governance scores and financial performance. Sempra was also included on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the 12th consecutive year. More information about Sempra is available at sempra.com and on Twitter @Sempra.

Primary Purpose:
The Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for assisting with the timely and accurate preparation of the Company's internal and external financial reporting, including the preparation of the Company's monthly consolidated analyses and SEC filings on Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K, under the direction of senior staff, supervisor and/or manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with the financial reporting process for the preparation of required quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and earnings release materials.
• Prepares work papers to support SEC disclosures, which includes coordination with accounting teams and other departments for data collection.
• Prepares work papers to support financial statement fluctuation analyses used in reports provided to senior management.
• Performs technical accounting and SEC research related to areas of responsibility.
• Prepares and book monthly consolidating journal entries.
• Assists in the tagging and review of XBRL.
• Completes the SEC/GAAP disclosure checklist for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Develops and implement process improvements related to various financial reporting processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in accounting, finance, economics or related business administration field required.
• CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other professional certificates/advanced degrees preferred.

Experience:

• 3-5 years experience in public and/or professional accounting.
• Experience with multi-company consolidations and prior SEC reporting 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 require you to work from the Company office three days per week and allow you to work remotely on the remaining workdays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of US GAAP is required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of accounting methods and techniques and possess excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products, including strong Excel and Word skills.
• Workiva (Wdesk), SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) proficiency is desirable.
• Team player who can establish positive and productive working relationships with others.
• Self-starter who brings energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to every responsibility and project. Has a passion for innovative ideas and a sustained focus on continuous improvement.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines.

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