Title: Financial Accounting Analyst - Regulatory Accounting
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
Position Overview
Tampa Electric Company is seeking a motivated accounting professional to join our Regulatory Accounting team. This position is part of Tampa Electric's Accounting Progression and may be filled at multiple levels based on the selected candidate’s experience, technical knowledge, and demonstrated capability.
We are open to candidates ranging from early‑career accountants who are eager to learn regulatory accounting, to experienced financial accounting analysts who bring strong GAAP expertise and can assume greater responsibility quickly.
Level and compensation placement will be determined based on qualifications and alignment with company's leveling criteria.
Position Scope (Progressive by Level)
Depending on level, this role will support or independently perform regulatory accounting and reporting activities, including:
- Preparing journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Reconciling and maintaining general ledger accounts
- Preparing regulatory reports and filings for agencies such as FERC, EIA, and the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC)
- Supporting or coordinating month‑end close activities
- Performing account analysis and researching variances
- Contributing to budgets and forecasts
- Supporting audits, rate cases, and regulatory data requests
- Creating ad hoc reports and participating in special projects
As experience increases, responsibilities expand to include peer review, increased judgment, and greater ownership of complex accounting and regulatory activities.
Leveling & Career Progression
Accountant I (Entry / Early Career)
- Focus on learning regulatory accounting fundamentals
- Prepares journal entries, reconciliations, and reports with guidance
- Builds GAAP proficiency and system knowledge
Accounting Analyst (Level II)
- Performs work of increasing complexity with limited supervision
- Prepares and peer reviews journal entries, reconciliations, and regulatory reports
- Coordinates components of month‑end close
- Applies judgment and identifies potential process improvements
Senior Accounting Analyst
- Independently handles complex accounting and regulatory activities
- Reviews work performed by others and provides guidance
- Manages higher‑risk or high‑visibility accounts and filings
- Serves as a technical resource within the team
Advancement and level placement are based on demonstrated performance, technical capability, and business needs — not tenure.
Qualifications
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a regionally accredited institution
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA preferred, but not required
Experience (varies by level)
- Accountant I: Entry‑level; limited or no professional accounting experience required
- Accounting Analyst: Typically 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Senior Accounting Analyst: Typically 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Preferred: Experience in a regulated utility, energy, or similarly complex regulatory environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP (depth aligned to level)
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; advanced capability required at higher levels
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Experience with systems such as SAP, BPC, Power Plant, Allegro, or similar platforms is a plus
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Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
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Ability to work in a deadline‑driven environment
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Professional written and verbal communication skills
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Attention to detail, sound judgment, and accountability
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Willingness and ability to learn regulatory accounting requirements
Working Conditions
- Standard business hours with additional time required during close cycles, audits, or regulatory activities
- Compliance with company safety policies and procedures required
Physical Requirements
- Normal physical demands associated with an office work environment
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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