Financial Accounting Analyst - Regulatory Accounting

Tampa Electric Company•Tampa, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Tampa Electric Company is seeking a motivated accounting professional to join our Regulatory Accounting team. This position is part of Tampa Electric's Accounting Progression and may be filled at multiple levels based on the selected candidate’s experience, technical knowledge, and demonstrated capability. We are open to candidates ranging from early‑career accountants who are eager to learn regulatory accounting, to experienced financial accounting analysts who bring strong GAAP expertise and can assume greater responsibility quickly. Level and compensation placement will be determined based on qualifications and alignment with company's leveling criteria. Position Scope (Progressive by Level) Depending on level, this role will support or independently perform regulatory accounting and reporting activities, including: Preparing journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP Reconciling and maintaining general ledger accounts Preparing regulatory reports and filings for agencies such as FERC, EIA, and the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) Supporting or coordinating month‑end close activities Performing account analysis and researching variances Contributing to budgets and forecasts Supporting audits, rate cases, and regulatory data requests Creating ad hoc reports and participating in special projects As experience increases, responsibilities expand to include peer review, increased judgment, and greater ownership of complex accounting and regulatory activities. Leveling & Career Progression Accountant I (Entry / Early Career) Focus on learning regulatory accounting fundamentals Prepares journal entries, reconciliations, and reports with guidance Builds GAAP proficiency and system knowledge Accounting Analyst (Level II) Performs work of increasing complexity with limited supervision Prepares and peer reviews journal entries, reconciliations, and regulatory reports Coordinates components of month‑end close Applies judgment and identifies potential process improvements Senior Accounting Analyst Independently handles complex accounting and regulatory activities Reviews work performed by others and provides guidance Manages higher‑risk or high‑visibility accounts and filings Serves as a technical resource within the team Advancement and level placement are based on demonstrated performance, technical capability, and business needs — not tenure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a regionally accredited institution
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP (depth aligned to level)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel ; advanced capability required at higher levels
Ability to work in a deadline‑driven environment
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail, sound judgment, and accountability
Willingness and ability to learn regulatory accounting requirements
Compliance with company safety policies and procedures required
Normal physical demands associated with an office work environment
Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA preferred
Experience in a regulated utility, energy, or similarly complex regulatory environment
Experience with systems such as SAP, BPC, Power Plant, Allegro , or similar platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

Preparing journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Reconciling and maintaining general ledger accounts
Preparing regulatory reports and filings for agencies such as FERC, EIA, and the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC)
Supporting or coordinating month‑end close activities
Performing account analysis and researching variances
Contributing to budgets and forecasts
Supporting audits, rate cases, and regulatory data requests
Creating ad hoc reports and participating in special projects