Principal Accountant - Accounting & Reporting - Houston, TX

Primary Purpose

Responsible for performing high level, complex financial and accounting assignments and related analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a wide spectrum of financial and accounting assignments with minimal technical direction, including but not limited to:
  • Manages the monthly accounting close process for various entities.
  • Reviewing and understanding complex financial models for Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA) at Sempra Generation.
  • Collaborates with other professionals within various departments (such as Tax, Business Planning, Financial Reporting, Auditing) to ensure accurate financial data is presented across the company.
  • Prepares and maintaining appropriate documentation for SOX compliance.
  • Makes recommendations concerning operational and accounting issues within area of responsibility.
• Occasionally travels to the power plants will be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting or Economics.
• 8 Public and/or professional accounting or equivalent training and/or experience.
• Ability to research and document technical accounting issues, proficient in the use of Excel Word, and communicate complex accounting issues clearly and concisely to Sr Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 4 days per week onsite.

Accounting/Finance

Full-time

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.

Houston Center of Excellence-TXHS

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