What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Accountant - Financial Reporting position at Tampa Electric?
Title: Sr Accountant - Financial Reporting
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
POSITION CONCEPT
The Sr Accountant - Financial Reporting is responsible for the coordination, preparation, documentation and analytical review of Tampa Electric Company’s external financial reporting, including SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K) and parent company financial documents. Provides technical support for corporate accounting and financial reporting groups and assumes responsibility for certain ongoing corporate accounting activities, including accounting for long-term debt and the injuries and damages reserve. Serves as the primary liaison with external auditors.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Education
Normal working conditions with occasional extended hours during the week and weekends.
Physical Demands/ Requirements
Normal physical demands related to an office 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.
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
POSITION CONCEPT
The Sr Accountant - Financial Reporting is responsible for the coordination, preparation, documentation and analytical review of Tampa Electric Company’s external financial reporting, including SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K) and parent company financial documents. Provides technical support for corporate accounting and financial reporting groups and assumes responsibility for certain ongoing corporate accounting activities, including accounting for long-term debt and the injuries and damages reserve. Serves as the primary liaison with external auditors.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
- Responsible for the organization and preparation of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Stay current on proposed and final FASB and SEC rules and regulations, conducting research and analysis to assess their impact on accounting and disclosures. Oversee the development of financial statement footnotes and supporting schedules in collaboration with subject matter experts. Prepare select disclosures for SEC filings and parent company reports, maintaining thorough documentation for all external filings in accordance with SOX 404. Coordinate internal review workflows and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
- Responsible for accounting for long-term debt and accounting for the injuries and damages reserve, including journal entry preparation, reconciliation to treasury and actuary reports, preparation and tracking of related amounts for budget and forecast, analysis report preparation, research and documentation of any related accounting issues and questions.
- Coordinate the external audit process across affiliates, serving as a liaison between management and the external audit team to ensure effective communication and timely resolution of audit matters.
- Perform other responsibilities including assistance with the forecasting and budgeting process, SOX compliance, and technical accounting research, providing flexible and responsive assistance across financial reporting and compliance functions.
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Accounting.
- Preferred: CPA
- Required: 4 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position.
- Preferred: 2 years public accounting experience in a big four or national firm.
- 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:
- Proficient knowledge of SAP, BPC, & OneStream; proficiency in other financial systems
- Speaks Up on Safety, Health & the Environment
- Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
- Develops People and Teams
- Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment
- Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
- Builds Collaborative Relationships
- Cultivates Innovation & Embraces Change
Normal working conditions with occasional extended hours during the week and weekends.
Physical Demands/ Requirements
Normal physical demands related to an office 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.