Senior Accountant

Title : Senior Accountant

Company : Tampa Electric Company

State and City : Florida - Tampa

Shift : 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

The Sr Accountant - Financial Reporting and Consolidations is responsible for monthly closing and consolidation of TECO Energy subsidiaries for actual results, budget, and forecast.

Supports Corporate Accounting in these regards. Requires proficiency in utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, particularly SAP, BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation), and HFM (Hyperion Financial Management).

Provides technical support for the Company’s corporate accounting and financial reporting groups and assumes responsibility for certain ongoing corporate accounting activities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process for multiple affiliates, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring elimination of intercompany balances and transactions during consolidation.

Validate and review consolidated monthly cash flow activity.

Utilize advanced knowledge of SAP, BPC, and OneStream to optimize the consolidation process, streamline workflows, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the consolidation and closing process, driving efficiency gains, and enhancing control environment.

Perform Corporate Accounting functions for non-utility affiliates including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities such (budgeting, forecasting, segment reporting, internal financial report preparation and other activities as needed).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Required : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Preferred : Master’s degree in Accounting.

Licenses / Certifications

Preferred : CPA

Related Experience

• Required : 5 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required. Related experience consists of familiarity financial closing process, budget & forecasting, and system access review.
• Preferred : 2 years public accounting experience in a big four or national firm.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSA)

Required : Proficient knowledge of SAP, BPC, & OneStream; proficiency in other financial systems 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 : Knowledge of auditing standards and SEC requirements

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Champions Safety, Health and the Environment
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Drives Business Excellence for Customers
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

LI-SAC

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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.