Title: Settlement Accountant 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

The Settlements Accountant provides accounting and technical support of commodity transactions (such as natural gas, coal, power and by-products); includes preparing daily and monthly reports, maintaining records, providing supporting account analysis, verifying the accuracy of transactions, preparing monthly journal entries and invoices, and resolving invoice discrepancies relating to purchase and sales of fuels.

Advancement to a higher level is based on value added to the Company through increased duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments. Advancement is not automatic, i.e. based solely on time in the job, but will be based on the employee’s performance, qualifications, and the technical needs of the department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works under general supervision with Front/Middle Office to reconcile trades and transactions and set up new vendors.
• Coordinate month-end closeout responsibilities with outside departments.
• Prepare settlements analysis and research reconciling items.
• Peer review settlement reports.
• Review and analyze accuracy of all inventory reporting.
• Create ad hoc analysis and reports and contribute to special projects.
• Prepare data as requested for various audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Related Experience

• Required: No financial work experience is required, but it is preferred
• Preferred: One or more years of financial work experience or regulated utility accounting experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Required:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Preferred:
  • An understanding of commodity contracts;
  • Working knowledge of software systems such as Allegro and SAP

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

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

Advancement to a higher level is based on value added to the Company through increased duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments. Advancement is not automatic, i.e. based solely on time in the job, but will be based on the employee’s performance, qualifications, and the technical needs of the department.

SETTLEMENTS ACCOUNTANT II

POSITION CONCEPT

The Settlements Accountant II provides accounting and technical support of commodity transactions (such as natural gas, coal, power and by-products); includes preparing daily and monthly reports, maintaining records, providing supporting account analysis, verifying the accuracy of transactions, preparing monthly journal entries and invoices, and resolving invoice discrepancies relating to purchase and sales of fuels. Performs with increased complexity and with a higher level of contribution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works under limited supervision with Front/Middle Office to reconcile trades and transactions and set up new vendors.
• Coordinate month-end closeout responsibilities with outside departments.
• Prepare settlements analysis and research reconciling items.
• Peer review settlement reports.
• Review and analyze accuracy of all inventory reporting.
• Create ad hoc analysis and reports and contribute to special projects.
• Prepare data as requested for various audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Related Experience

• Required: 2 years of related accounting work experience.
• Preferred: 2 years of financial work experience with regulated utility accounting experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Required:
  • Understand assignment of general ledger accounts.
  • Working knowledge of two or more commodities.
  • Working knowledge of Allegro parameters and SAP workflow.
  • Working knowledge of commodity contracts.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
  • self-motivated and detail oriented with advanced analytical and organizational skills;
  • works with minimal supervision and performs well in a deadline driven environment.
  • The ability to engage professionally with leadership and internal/external constituents.
  • Demonstrates judgement and identifies potential process improvements.
• Preferred:
  • Advanced knowledge of software systems Allegro and SAP.
  • Knowledge of commodity accounting and thorough understanding of commodity contracts.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

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

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.