Title: Tax Analyst (Senior, II or I) 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT
This position is responsible for the preparation of the income tax provision and federal and state income tax returns along with the associated tax research and tax planning for various Emera US subsidiaries.
 

Senior Tax Analyst

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary responsibilities include the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual tax provision ASC 740 workpapers, analytics, roll forwards, and ASC 740 tax basis balance sheet reconciliation, and other related calculations.
• Responsible for the preparation of annual income tax budgets, forecast and strategic plans of assigned subsidiaries for both federal and state taxes, including current and deferred taxes, projection of book to tax differences, and expected cash flow from tax payments.
• Responsible for assisting with the preparation of annual income tax returns, including the preparation of associated workpapers and true ups.
• Responsible for preparing all tax requests related to regulatory activities, including preparation of minimum filing requirements (MFRs) and interrogatory responses for rate case submissions. Assist in researching tax, financial and regulatory tax issues.

 
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance from an accredited college
Preferred: Master’s degree in Taxation
Experience:
Required: Minimum of 5 years work experience at a public accounting firm or corporate tax department
Preferred:1 years of regulated utility tax work experience
Licenses/Certifications:
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Required:

• Knowledge of federal and state corporate tax law
• US tax compliance and fixed assets/depreciation experience
• Advanced knowledge of tax accounting principles (ASC 740/FAS109).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with critical attention to detail

Preferred:

• Experience with software systems such as SAP, PowerPlan PowerTax/Tax Provision, OneSource Income Tax, Checkpoint
• Experience with GAAP and tax regulated concepts such as ASC 980 Regulated Operations,special regulated utilities tax issues such as normalization, book/tax differences for public utilities.

Tax Analyst II
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of monthly journal entries to record income taxes, prepare income tax provisions to support the journal entries, and maintenance of monthly analyses of tax related accounts. Prepare tax schedules related to annual reports.
• Preparation of income tax forecasts and budgets, both federal and state, including the current and deferred P&L impact, cash flow from tax payments and balance sheet presentations.
• Preparation of work papers and supporting documents for the preparation of federal and state income tax returns for Emera US and affiliated companies.
• Preparation of regulatory schedules, including minimum filing requirement schedules (MFRs) and responses to rate case interrogatories.
• Performs special assignments as may be requested by Senior Tax department personnel as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in Accounting and/or Finance required.
Experience
Required: Minimum of 3 years of direct work experience performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position. Experience consists of work in public accounting or private industry working primarily in corporate tax.
Preferred: One or more years of experience in a capital intensive industry.
Licenses/certifications:
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)
Required:

• Intermediate knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Knowledge of tax law and understanding of accounting for income taxes principles (ASC740/FAS109)
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Strong analytical skills
• Organized

Preferred:

• Knowledge of software systems such as SAP, Power Plan, OneSource Income Tax, Checkpoint

Tax Analyst I:
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the preparation of monthly journal entries to record income taxes, prepare income tax provisions to support the journal entries, and maintenance of monthly variance analyses of tax related accounts and assist with tax schedules related to annual reports.
• Assist in the preparation of income tax forecasts and budgets, both federal and state, including the current and deferred P&L impact, cash flow from tax payments and balance sheet presentations.
• Assist in the preparation of work papers and supporting documents for the preparation of federal and state income tax returns for Emera US and affiliated companies.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory schedules, including minimum filing requirement schedules (MFRs) and responses to rate case interrogatories.
• Performs special assignments as may be requested by Senior Tax department personnel as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education
Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in Accounting and/or Finance required.
Experience
Preferred: One or more years of financial work experience, preferably in the tax field.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)
Required:

• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Self-motivated and detail oriented Strong analytical skills
• Organized

Preferred:

• Knowledge of tax law and understanding of accounting for income taxes principles (ASC740/FAS109)
• Knowledge of software systems such as SAP, Power Plan, OneSource Income Tax, Checkpoint

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

WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to perform under stress to meet deadlines. Overtime required during various times throughout the year such as – during tax return compliance, during month end, quarterly and annual SEC reporting, and regulatory activities.

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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.