Accountant Sr

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Accountant Sr

Tampa Electric Company

Florida - Tampa

8 Hr. X 5 Days

The Senior Accountant – Property Accounting plays a critical role in managing and analyzing property, plant, and equipment (PPE) for Tampa Electric and affiliated Florida operations. This position ensures accurate accounting and compliance for over $13 billion in assets, supporting financial integrity and regulatory requirements. The role combines technical accounting expertise with knowledge of utility operations to deliver accurate reporting and process improvements.

• Asset Management:
  Oversee accounting for plant assets in compliance with GAAP, FERC, and regulatory standards. Perform unitization of capital work orders and monitor in-service dates.
• Financial Close & Reporting:
  Execute month-end close activities including AFUDC calculations, asset retirements, depreciation, and journal entries. Prepare PPE forecasts and actuals for business planning and cost models.
• Compliance & Controls:
  Maintain FERC property records, ensure adherence to capitalization policies, SOX controls, and support internal/external audits.
  Collaboration & Training:
  Partner with Finance and field teams to provide guidance on property accounting policies and processes. Respond to internal and external data requests.
• Process Improvement:
  Apply judgment to resolve complex accounting issues, improve workflows, and support regulatory efforts.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Accounting or related discipline

• Required:
  
  4+ years in Finance/Accounting or Engineering
• Preferred:
  Utility industry experience in PPE accounting, with 2+ years in a senior or lead role

• Preferred: CPA or PE license

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FERC accounting, and utility regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP, Power Plan, and Work Management Systems preferred

• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value assets in a regulated utility environment, contribute to financial and operational excellence, and collaborate across multiple business areas. If you thrive in a dynamic, detail-driven setting and want to make an impact on critical infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

Competitive Salary
401k Savings plan w/ company matching
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid Holiday…