General Accounting Associate II

San Diego Gas & Electric Co.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sempra is seeking a detail‑oriented accounting professional to support the Corporate Financial Accounting team. You will assist with month‑end close, prepare routine financial reports, and ensure data accuracy across income statements, balance sheets and cash movements.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data analysis and strong internal stakeholder collaboration to inform strategic decisions. Hybrid schedule with potential overtime during close periods, in Southern California.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Typically requires 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports multiple accounting activities and ad hoc projects with accuracy and compliance.
• Works under month‑end close deadlines, with overtime as needed.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to gather information and support cross‑functional accounting needs.
• Prepares and reviews financial reports showing income, assets and cash movement.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Account reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

BlackLine

Job description

At Sempra, a better world begins with better energy—and with people who want to make a difference.That’swhywe’retackling the biggest challenges facing our industry while building ahigh‑performance culture where you can do your best work. Together, our teams supportnearly 40million consumers across the U.S., strengthening the communities we serve and creating impact that extends far beyond the workplace. Here, collaboration, inclusivity and shared purpose empowers you to grow your passion, build a rewarding career and contribute to something bigger—helping shape a better energy future for all.

Primary Purpose Handles moderately complex accounting activities and prepares routine financial reports. Contributes to reliable financial data that informs departmental and organizational decisions. The Corporate Financial Accounting team performs the month‑end close for Sempra parent entities and Sempra’s equity method investments, supporting the accuracy and reliability of the company’s financial results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports multiple concurrent accounting activities and ad hoc projects, balancing priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Demonstrates attention to detail while working under recurring close deadlines, including periodic overtime during month‑end close.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and support cross‑functional accounting needs
• Handles moderately complex tasks related to tracking and recording financial activities, ensuring all entries are accurate and complete within the system.
• Reviews differences between expected and actual results, identifies key reasons for those differences, and shares meaningful observations.
• Creates and reviews key financial reports, such as summaries of income, assets, and cash movement, and explains what the numbers mean.
• Carefully checks financial records to ensure they match actual transactions, and looks into any inconsistencies to make sure everything lines up.
• Prepares required paperwork, answers questions from reviewers or inspectors, and ensures all work follows company rules, professional standards, and legal requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

Required:

• Typically requires 2 years of related experience.

Preferred:

• Experience using SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), and BlackLine in a general accounting or close environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Financial Accounting - The process of recording, summarizing and reporting a company's business transactions through financial statements.
• General Ledger Administration - The record-keeping system for a company's financial data, with debit and credit account records validated by a trial balance.
• Financial Regulatory Reporting - Financial reporting is a standard accounting practice that uses financial statements to disclose a company's financial information and performance over a particular period, usually on an annual or quarterly basis.
• Data Analysis - Measuring and managing organization data, identifying methodological best practices and conducting statistical analyses.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.
• Account Reconciliations - Comparing sets of financial records to ensure accuracy and prevent balance sheet errors.
• Financial Analysis - Analyzes the financial statements and data to provide insights about the financial performance and position of the organization over time.
• Document Management - Creating, distributing, using, maintaining and disposition of recorded information maintained as evidence of business activities and transactions.
• Accounting Standards - Apply financial reporting framework prescribed by the relevant governing body to ensure all transactions meet regulatory requirements.
• Financial Forecasting - The ability to prepare and present financial statements and reports, such as monthly financial statements and work-in-progress reports, to stakeholders.

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or progress toward CPA certification.

Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.

Work Schedule

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

Area of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Posting End Date

Sep 18, 2026

Total Rewards Philosophy

Note: Sempra 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 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.

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $75,000.00 - $118,000.00 / year

Pay Transparency

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran in accordance with state and federal law. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process, please contact the hiring company to request assistance or a reasonable accommodation. All qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, will be considered for employment following applicable state and local laws. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. For positions covered by USDOT regulations, the company will comply with any DOT regulations related to the consideration of applicants with drug and/or alcohol related convictions.

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