Principal Accountant (Hybrid Schedule)

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 a 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

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).

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$112,200 - $168,300

($112,200 - $168,300 / year)

Education

- Bachelor's degree preferably in accounting, finance, economics, related business administration field or equivalent is required.

Experience

- 8 years of related experience is 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

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