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Job ID: 3435
Job Family: Finance
Location: Rosemead, CA, US
Pay: $99,400 – $149,100
Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become a Senior Accountant at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll be in the Controller’s department within Southern California Edison’s (SCE’s) Finance Organizational Unit. You will learn all aspects of Property Accounting and act as a lead within the team. The successful candidate will also be responsible for reviewing and approving monthly journal entries, analyzing and monitoring populations of work orders, performing account reconciliations including identifying, investigating, and resolving invalid items within work orders and general ledgers, and data analysis. The Senior Accountant will also recommend and implement process improvements to drive efficiencies in the organization and present conclusions to senior management, as well as refining business processes across groups.
As a Senior Accountant, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
Initiates and prepares the general ledger and month end close entries
Coordinates with internal staff and external accounting firm to facilitate the annual financial statement audit
Executes the preparation, compilation and review of monthly and annual financial statements and other reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Conducts a monthly variance analysis and identifies variance causes and trends
Gathers data for a monthly cash report for management, detailing the current cash position for each bank account and reconciling all temporarily restricted fund balances
Carries out the year-end audit; compile and prepare supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports as requested by auditors
Facilitates the creation of various reports for financial, tax, and regulatory purposes
Undertakes financial analysis and support for quarterly forecasts and annual budgets
A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
Five or more years of experience in accounting.
Experience with interpreting and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
Experience performing account reconciliations and variance analysis.
Proficient with SAP or similar enterprise software.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Experience in a public accounting firm or utility environment.
Knowledge of regulated companies.
Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with peers, clients, management, and other organizations.
Ability to work in a team setting and across functions/departments in analyzing information developing information and solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and engage in continuous learning.
Additional Information
This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don’t just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.
Job ID: 3435
Job Family: Finance
Location: Rosemead, CA, US
Pay: $99,400 – $149,100
Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become a Senior Accountant at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll be in the Controller’s department within Southern California Edison’s (SCE’s) Finance Organizational Unit. You will learn all aspects of Property Accounting and act as a lead within the team. The successful candidate will also be responsible for reviewing and approving monthly journal entries, analyzing and monitoring populations of work orders, performing account reconciliations including identifying, investigating, and resolving invalid items within work orders and general ledgers, and data analysis. The Senior Accountant will also recommend and implement process improvements to drive efficiencies in the organization and present conclusions to senior management, as well as refining business processes across groups.
As a Senior Accountant, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
Initiates and prepares the general ledger and month end close entries
Coordinates with internal staff and external accounting firm to facilitate the annual financial statement audit
Executes the preparation, compilation and review of monthly and annual financial statements and other reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Conducts a monthly variance analysis and identifies variance causes and trends
Gathers data for a monthly cash report for management, detailing the current cash position for each bank account and reconciling all temporarily restricted fund balances
Carries out the year-end audit; compile and prepare supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports as requested by auditors
Facilitates the creation of various reports for financial, tax, and regulatory purposes
Undertakes financial analysis and support for quarterly forecasts and annual budgets
A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
Five or more years of experience in accounting.
Experience with interpreting and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
Experience performing account reconciliations and variance analysis.
Proficient with SAP or similar enterprise software.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Experience in a public accounting firm or utility environment.
Knowledge of regulated companies.
Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with peers, clients, management, and other organizations.
Ability to work in a team setting and across functions/departments in analyzing information developing information and solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and engage in continuous learning.
Additional Information
This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don’t just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Rosemead offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
