Date: Mar 20, 2023

Location: Tampa, Florida, US, 33602

Company: TECO

Title: Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting and Technical Research
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT
This position is responsible for aiding in the performance of technical accounting research regarding the application of generally accepting accounting principles (US GAAP and IFRS) for TECO Energy and its operating companies; Assisting with the monthly closing of TECO Energy subsidiaries; Leading the management and collection of Audit PBC items for interim and year-end audit related requests and assisting with the performance of walkthroughs and controls testing. Additionally, this position provides technical support for the Company’s corporate accounting and financial reporting groups and assumes responsibility for certain ongoing corporate accounting activities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and evaluate new and proposed accounting standards for applicability to TECO Energy and its operating companies as assigned. Communicates finding to TECO Energy’s and its operating companies’ accounting groups regarding accounting policies and practices.
• Contribute to technical research regarding application of GAAP to unique or new transactions and circumstances for TECO Energy and its operating companies.
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting standards, interpretations of standards (for example, interpretative positions of external auditors, SEC, PCAOB), and research resources.
• May attend industry accounting focus groups (i.e. Edison Electric Institute, American Gas Association).
• Responsible for reporting compliance mandated by the US Census Bureau related to annual business surveys
• Performs walkthroughs and participates in the design of SOX controls.
• Plays a significant role in the management of audit related PBC items.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college/university

Licenses/Certifications
Preferred:

• CPA is preferred

Related Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required. Related experience consists of familiarity with stock compensation rules, financial closing process, and SEC reporting.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years public accounting experience in a big four or national firm is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)
Required:

• Requires thorough understanding of accounting standards promulgated by the FASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP is required.
• Must be extremely organized, detailed, deadline and execution-oriented, with strong analysis, communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of auditing standards and SEC requirements is preferred.

Competencies:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Develops People and Teams
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgement

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.

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