Accounts Payable Processor

Title:Accounts Payable Processor

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida- Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

Responsible for processing the accurate and timely payment, recording and distribution of expenses for TECO Energy and subsidiaries, Tampa Electric Company, Peoples Gas Systems, New Mexico Gas Company, TECO Partners and Seacoast. Maintains vendor master data, payable controls and records and assists business units on matters relating to payables functions. Performs under direct to moderate supervision, to develop competence, will receive training and mentoring from senior Accounts Payable team members.

Advancement to a higher level is based on value added to the Company through increased duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments. Advancement is not automatic, i.e. based solely on time in the job, but will be based on the employee's performance, qualifications, and the business and/or technical needs of the department.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, research, analyze, and resolve invoice issues and exceptions in Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) and SAP systems to process transactions needed to accurately and timely pay our vendors.
• Review and process invoices needed to accurately and timely record corporate expenditures to the general ledger.
• Provide customized support for accounts payable related issues to external and internal customers.
• Review transactions for compliance with corporate policies and procedures and to identify and minimize exposure to late fees or discontinued supplies or services.
• Perform special processes to ensure the integrity of the payable liabilities. These include reviewing vendor statements and GRIR,

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Required: High School diploma or GED

Related Experience

• Required: 1 year of office work environment
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in accounts payable or in a related area

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

• Required: Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Preferred: Ability to interpret questions & demonstrate ability to research and locate appropriate answers. Working knowledge of available accounts payable resources. Understands account number structure.

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

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 stormswill beconsidered 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.