Accountant I (Open to Higher Levels)

TECO Energy • Tampa, FL

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you an accounting graduate ready to turn what you've learned into real-world experience? Do you enjoy working with numbers, analyzing information, solving problems, and understanding the story behind financial results? Peoples Gas is looking for an Accountant I to join our Utility Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity to build a strong accounting foundation while gaining hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial analysis. No prior financial work experience is required. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, comfortable with Excel, and ready to learn, this could be a great opportunity to begin your accounting career in the energy and utility industry. While this opportunity is posted at the Accountant I level, candidates with additional relevant accounting experience may be considered for the Accounting Analyst, Senior Accounting Analyst, or Accounting Lead level based on qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a regionally accredited college or university, or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a financially related field in lieu of the bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• No previous financial work experience is 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

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of financial work experience with regulated utility accounting experience
• Knowledge of software/systems such as SAP, Power Plant and Allegro

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Research account variances and help identify the reasons behind financial differences.
• Prepare account analyses that support accurate financial reporting.
• Supporting month-end close responsibilities.
• Ensuring financial information is complete and accurate.
• Researching and resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Collaborating with accounting and finance partners to meet reporting deadlines.
• Preparing reports filed with regulatory agencies, including FERC and the FPSC.
• Assisting with data requests associated with audits and utility rate cases.
• Learning how accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements come together within the energy industry.
• Contribute to the development of financial budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze accounts and research financial variances.
• Assist with ad hoc financial reporting.
• Participate in special projects that support the needs of the department and business.
• As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.

Benefits

• Career advancement isn't based simply on time in the role. Progression is based on increased responsibilities, accomplishments, performance, qualifications, value contributed to the company, and the technical needs of the department.
• For someone early in their accounting career, that means an opportunity to continue building technical knowledge, take on increasingly complex responsibilities, and grow professionally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level