Senior Accountant I (Hybrid Schedule) - Los Angeles, CA

About Us

SoCalGas, the nation's largest gas distribution utility, is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 21 million Southern California customers. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the needs of our communities we proudly uphold our mindset of "Glad to be of Service" and provide exceptional customer service today and ready to meet California's energy needs with innovative solutions for tomorrow.

As an employee of SoCalGas, you will support our core values to do the right thing, champion people, and shape the future. You will play a pivotal role in the energy transition initiatives, supporting our mission: Safe, reliable, and affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting top talent and fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the vibrant communities we serve.

As an employee of SoCalGas, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation plan, upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. Discover the rewards of joining SoCalGas by exploring our website: Our Mission; Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today and become a vital part of a team that is driving innovation, championing community needs, and shaping the future of energy in California.

Primary Purpose

Perform a full spectrum of financial, regulatory, reporting and accounting assignments, including preparation of complex financial transactions, reports, and related analysis. Make recommendations on operational and accounting issues within functional area. May provide coaching, guidance, and training to assigned accounting staff. Perform and review complex work issues. Work in a team environment to accomplish projects and goals.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Effectively achieve required deliverables for special projects, data requests and analysis, procedure development and implementation, etc. Form teams as needed to accomplish assignment goals. Independently manage several concurrent projects, assignments and activities.
• Serve as a lead professional for financial, regulatory, reporting, accounting, and control assignments in areas of knowledge. Research, recommend, and implement, under management direction, proper accounting, regulatory, reporting and financial treatment for new and existing operations, accounting pronouncements, regulations, regulatory decisions, and laws.
• Plan, schedule and review accounting staff work activities, providing on-the-job training, coaching and feedback to improve job knowledge and performance. Monitor for incorrect or needed accounting entries, and ensure required accounting adjustments and transactions are made in a timely manner.
• Lead internal control activities including SOX test plan design and documentation, SOX testing, continual assessments for control improvement, and design/implementation of new or enhanced procedural and IT controls. Ensure appropriate controls are included in the procedures manual and SOX documentation, and that assigned staff is trained in the procedures.
• Work closely with all stakeholders to assure accurate, relevant, and timely accounting transactions and controls, and financial, regulatory, and tax information. Identify and address internal customer training needs. Assure other organizations (e.g., regulatory, tax) are informed in a timely manner of significant transactions impacting them, and obtain guidance from manager, supervisor and other organizations when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

$86100 - $129200 / year

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, related business administration field, or equivalent training and experience is required.
• Requires a minimum of 20 semester units of accounting courses or equivalent professional accounting experience.
• Master's degree or advanced degree in accounting, finance or related field is preferred.

Experience

• 3 years experience in public and/or professional accounting is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of SAP, utility accounting, Microsoft Word and Excel is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft products such as Access and PowerPoint are also desirable.
• Verbal and written communications must be clear, concise and adaptable for both a technical and non-technical audience.
• Full understanding of the "Big Picture" and ability to interpret accounting, regulatory and financial theories and concepts, and develop alternative solutions to the company's current business and regulatory issues to enhance competitive positioning and maximize shareholder value.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of "accounting" methods and techniques and the ability to apply both in problem solving.
• Sound understanding of internal controls and SOX 404.
• Strong computer skills with excellent understanding of SAP capabilities related to functional area and ability to query SAP and BW, and use query results and Excel to prepare reports, and analyze and model data. .
• Skills in leadership and teambuilding, organizing, planning, controlling, coordinating, and delegating to effectively manage assignments and projects.
• Possess solid negotiation, listening, and interpersonal skills to persuade and influence those with divergent opinions to correctly and expeditiously address issues and achieve deliverable goals.
• Thorough knowledge of "generally accepted accounting principles." Advanced understanding of the interrelationship between utility ratemaking and accounting, tax, and financial concepts.
• Up-to-date knowledge and technical proficiency in all FASB, Regulatory, Tax, and SEC accounting and reporting issues applicable to the functional area.

Licenses & Certification

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and/or other professional certificates. Preferred

Benefits

SoCalGas offers a comprehensive benefits program to help support employees both personally and professionally. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive pay & Annual Bonus program
• Medical, dental, and vision packages (plus free Mental Health resources/sessions)
• 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan
• Work/Life Balance including generous PTO
• Wellness Programs/Classes
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement
• Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University

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Note: SoCalGas strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education. SoCalGas offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.