Senior Accountant - Asset Optimization

Primary Purpose
This position supports the Sempra Infrastructure Asset Supply Optimization entities. Responsibilities include month-end close activities like posting of journal entries, allocations, account reconciliations, variance analysis, commodity analysis and financial reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the month-end close process including journal entries, allocations and account reconciliations for assigned Sempra Infrastructure entities.
• Perform variance analysis, commodity analysis and financial reporting.
• Interact with other internal departments to provide accounting support and guidance.
• Initiate action to improve and/or change processes. Implement and support innovative and automated accounting reporting tools and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+years professional accounting experience.
• Must have strong financial accounting and reporting knowledge and skills
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Knowledge of commodities, settlements and derivatives
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to details
• Ability to identify issues, analyze data, develop, recommend and implement solutions
• Ability to process transactions in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Must have the ability to work independently and with moderate guidance from management
  Must possess initiative, strong decision-making skills and problem-solving abilities
• Must be willing to put forth additional effort and work extra hours when critical tasks arise
• Must be flexible and able to switch quickly from one task to another when dictated by business needs
• Effectively interact and communicate with others
• Must have a positive and can-do attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of ETRM system (Endur), Microsoft AX and Hyperion Financial Management
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  CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other professional certifications/advanced degrees

  
  

Note: The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Sempra Infrastructure 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 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.