Primary Purpose

The Staff Accountant assists in the month-end close process to support Sempra Infrastructure business entities and projects which includes preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling bank and ledger accounts, and assisting in financial statement and project reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform monthly project accounting transactions.
• Assist the analysis in areas such as project cost reports, project analysis and business forecast for project teams.
• Interact with other internal departments to research and resolve accounting related matters.
• Design, systematize, implement, and maintain systems to provide visibility, control, and compliance with company policy, government regulations, and to minimize manual recording effort.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting.
• Assist business unit in preparation of long-term financial plans.
• Prepare audit schedules, research historical accounting data, and provide analytical data to assist internal and external auditors as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related business administration field.
• 1+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze data, develop, recommend, and implement solutions.
• Ability to process transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to work independently and with moderate guidance from management is necessary.
• Ability to switch quickly from one project to another when dictated by business needs.
• Ability to identify process improvements.
• Ability to put forth additional effort and work extra hours when critical projects arise.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related business administration field (MBA).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Knowledge of Microsoft AX is desirable.

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.