Title:Accounts Payable ProgressionCompany: Tampa Electric CompanyState and City: Florida- Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

This position is responsible for processing the accurate and timely payment, recording and distribution of expenses for TECO Energy and subsidiaries, Tampa Electric Company, Peoples Gas Systems, New Mexico Gas Company, TECO Partners and Seacoast. The responsibilities include maintaining vendor master data, payable controls and records and assists business units on matters relating to payables functions.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and process transactions needed to accurately and timely record corporate expenditures to the general ledger. Maintain daily support activities for accounts payable which include maintaining accurate vendor database, year-end 1099 preparation and account reconciliations.
• Provide customized support for accounts payable related issues to external and internal customers.
• Analyze, review and prepare adjustments as needed to accurately record information to the general ledger.
• Review transactions for compliance to corporate policies and procedures as well as to identify and minimize exposure to late fees or discontinued supplies or services.
• Review and prepare support documentation as required for state and federal agencies.
• Perform special processes to ensure the integrity of the payable liabilities. These include EDI, Positive Pay, RNB, Fuelworx, Conservation Programs and JP Morgan Access.
• Review of classification on sales tax posting against Florida Department of Revenue Sales and Use Tax Statutes.

Level 1: Accounts Payable Processor

Performs under direct to moderate supervision. In order to develop competence, they will receive training and mentoring from senior AP staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Required: High School diploma or GED

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 1 year of office work environment
• Preferred: Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounts payable or in a related area

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications

Preferred:

• Ability to interpret questions & demonstrate ability to research and locate appropriate answers.
• Working knowledge of available accounts payable resources.
• nderstands account number structure.

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 business and/or technical needs of the department.

Level 2: Accounts Payable Specialist

Works under less supervision and performs special processes to ensure proper and accurate payment.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to interpret policy and procedures and apply to daily activities.
• Performs analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Provides training or guidance to other AP team members.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Required: High School diploma or GED

Experience

• Required: Minimum of two years of experience in accounts payable or in a related area

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required:

• Must be able to utilize commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures to determine proper classification of transactions and to perform relatively routine transactions to ensure compliance accordance with accounting principles.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Level 3: Accounts Payable Analyst

The Accounts Payable Analyst will have demonstrated proficiency in all of the primary duties listed in the Accounts Payable Processor and Accounts Payable Specialist positions and may provide mentoring and training to these levels. Works under minimal supervision.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains and documents changes to corporate policies or contract issues related to accounts payable and communicates interpretations to others.
• Performs complex analysis and reconciliations at month-end for closeout.
• Prepares reports for internal and external audit requests.
• Prepares and maintains complex documentation/procedures.
• Provides guidance and/or training to other Accounts Payable staff and/or other TECO team members.
• Assists in projects and performs other duties and responsibilities as directed by Manager.
• Works with IT and uses understanding of system setup to troubleshoot and test system requirements, modifications, and enhancements.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Required:

• High School diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Associates Degree

Related Experience

Required:

• Minimum of four years of experience in accounts payable or in a related area

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

• Required:
  • Must be able to utilize accounting principles, practices and procedures to determine proper accounting entries.
  • Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft applications.

COMPETENCIES:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• 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 stormswill beconsidered 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.