Accountant Sr - Property Accounting

Title : Accountant Sr - Property Accounting

Company : Tampa Electric Company

State and City : Florida - Tampa

Shift : 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

The Accountant Sr - Property Accounting – TEC is responsible for the preparation, maintenance and monitoring of activities related to property, plant and equipment (PPE), for Tampa Electric and other Florida operations and providing guidance and collaboration for other affiliated companies. Collaborate with the Finance team to perform unitization of plant assets based on appropriate property record as-builts, monitoring of in-service dates for plant assets, execute monthly close requirements and perform research and analysis for $13+ Billion in property, plant, and equipment. Assist in providing guidance and support on regulatory efforts, process analysis, and technical fixed asset utility accounting application to various areas of the business as necessary. Knowledge of power plant operations with financial acumen, including applicable federal (FERC) and state (FAC) utility regulations, and fixed asset subledger (PowerPlan) and enterprise resource planning (SAP) systems in a regulated utility environment are strongly preferred.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Account for plant assets in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rules by independently analyzing capital work orders, ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley controls and FPSC Standard List of Retirements Units criteria are met. Record, analyze, and monitor plant activity in timely unitization of Capital work orders. Apply judgment in interpreting work order charges for accuracy of spend and confirming Work Management Systems tasks are closed and all charges have ceased. Prepare manual asset transfer and retirement journal entry transactions when required.

Communicate effectively and train field team members and other users on property accounting policies, procedures, and processes, particularly those related to Capital vs. O&M guidance and the property asset accounting system. Respond to various internal and external data requests, including requests related to financial and regulatory reporting requirements.

Use seasoned judgment in properly accounting for new TEC assets and material stock items added to TEC inventory. Appropriately classify, code, and assign the new assets to the related systems.

Responsible for the preparation and delivery of actual and forecasted property, plant and equipment accounting information for use in business planning models, surveillance reports and cost of service models.

Perform month-end closing of Work Order AFUDC Calculations, Asset Unitizations, Asset Retirements and Asset Retirement Obligation Calculations and Depreciation Expense Calculations.

Perform the fixed asset accounting compliance requirements for maintaining FERC Continuing Property Records, Capitalization Policy per the CFR Uniform System of Accounts, FAC Rule 25-6, GAAP SOX Controls, Internal and External Audits.

Support the Supervisor with master data management to include reconciliation of PP MX location error resolution, adding new Asset locations, and clearing failed 101 / 106 work order activity after month close. Assist the Supervisor with TEC PPE audit selections research, documentation, and submittals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Required :

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Electrical Engineering or directly related field from an accredited college / university.

Preferred :

Master’s degree in Accounting, Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited college / university.

Licenses / Certifications

• Preferred : CPA / PE

Related Experience

Required :

4 years of related Finance / Accounting and / or Engineering experience.

Preferred :

Experience in a regulated utility in power generation, distribution and transmission engineering or utility property, plant and equipment accounting, in progressively more complex assignments and 2 years in a senior level or lead role.

Experience with PowerPlan, Work Management Systems and Microsoft applications.

Experience with FERC accounting, Code of Federal Regulations, Florida Administrative Code, and Florida Public Service Commission Standard List of Retirements.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSA)

Required :

High level of technical, analytical ability and detailed knowledge of production, transmission, distribution, substation and energy control equipment and / or strong understanding of GAAP or FERC accounting, property, plant and equipment, depreciation, retirements or related accounting concepts.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Self-motivated and detail oriented with advanced analytical and organizational skills.

Works autonomously with little to no supervision and performs well in a deadline driven environment.

Demonstrates exceptional judgment and uses best practices to improve processes.

Resolves complex problems or where precedent does not exist.

Demonstrated leadership in guiding other team members within the department.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred :

Advanced knowledge of software systems such as SAP, PowerPlan, WORKPro and Workman.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Speaks up on Safety, Health and the Environment

Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity

Drives Operational Excellence for Customers

Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships

Develops People and Teams

Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

WORK CONDITIONS

Most work performed in an office environment, but occasional travel to operating locations is required.

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary 401k Savings plan w / company matching

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.

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