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Principal Accountant (Hybrid Schedule)

SoCalGas
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Los Angeles
555 West 5th Street (Show on map)
Jan 16, 2025
Principal Accountant (Hybrid Schedule) HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 3 days per week onsite. About Us At SoCalGas, we believe that every Californian deserves a resilient energy future. We are working to achieve that future by empowering California to reach its sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization. As our state's energy needs change, we will be there providing reliable energy that is clean, safe, and affordable to our 22 million customers. In addition to helping shape the future of hydrogen technology and clean energy, as an employee of SoCalGas you'll also enjoy an aggressive total compensation plan, multiple upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. We also strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting top talent and maintaining a diverse workforce. To discover more about how rewarding it is to work here, we invite you to visit these pages on our website: Our Mission; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today to share in our mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in America! Primary Purpose This is a highly specialized position which has the responsibility for serving the Company as a lead professional regarding complex financial, regulatory, reporting and accounting issues and projects. Works with internal and external customers to identify their needs. Duties & Responsibilities Act in a lead professional capacity possessing a high level of specialized knowledge and recognized as an expert/authority in their area. Applies expertise to address and evaluate significant business needs/problems and complex issues to ultimately provide recommended solutions. Research, analyze and evaluate financial, regulatory and accounting proposals, enacted requirements and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Accounting Standards Board, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, California Public Utility Commission, etc. for financial, regulatory, accounting and operational impacts, and recommend appropriate strategy and action to contest and comply. On specific issues, assignments and/or projects will act as a lead supervising the work of subordinate employees, providing on-the-job training, coaching and counseling. On specific issues, assignments and/or projects will act as a corporate lead on cross-departmental teams. Review and/or conduct specialized studies related to the more technical accounting operations and financial transactions. Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties). #scgjobs ($109,500 - $164,300 / year) Education Bachelor's Degree Preferably in accounting, finance, economics, related business administration field or equivalent. Required Experience 8 years Related experience. Required Requires senior public and/or professional accounting experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is highly desirable. Working knowledge of other Microsoft products. Possesses a high level of specialized knowledge regarding financial, accounting and regulatory matters and is considered an expert/authority in their areas. Able to convey in original written correspondence and reports, complex technical matter in a clear and concise manner, adapted to customer needs. Understanding of enterprise-wide financial implications 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. Skills in leadership and teambuilding, organizing, planning, controlling, coordinating, and delegating to effectively manage assignments and projects. Able to convey complex technical information in a clear and concise communications manner to technical and non-technical audience. Possess strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to persuade and influence those with divergent opinions toward consensus. Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Advanced understanding of the interrelationship of utility rate making, tax, and finance concepts. Technical proficiency in all FASB, Regulatory and SEC accounting and reporting issues applicable to the company and its affiliates must be maintained. Licenses CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other professional certificates/advanced degrees are preferred. 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 Follow us on social media to stay current with what we've been up to on X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Full-time Jan 21, 2025 $112,200.00 $140,250.00 $168,300.00 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.