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TECO Energy

Payroll Analyst

TECO Energy, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We have been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.

Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.

We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—while delivering exceptional service every step of the way.

We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valued, and engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.

Storm Duty Requirements TECO Energy and its sister 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.

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

Position Concept The Payroll Analyst I will ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time for multiple affiliates, remittances to Retirement plans and federal and state tax programs. Assist with the biweekly processing of pay, and monthly and annual responsibilities associated with a cyclical, end-to-end payroll process. Build and apply understanding of 16+ state jurisdiction’s tax and labor regulations and legislation. Build understanding of SAP Payroll Modules. Works under general supervision, relies on experience, judgment, and analytical skills to plan and accomplish tasks and goals.

Advancement to a higher level is based on value added to the company through increased duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments.

Payroll Analyst I Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze and review transactions needed to properly and timely process payroll for various pay groups and companies. Maintain daily support activities for payroll including maintaining accurate employee information.

Analyze and review adjustments needed for proper payment and labor distribution including computing, preparing, and auditing data for accurate journal entries.

Monitor and maintain time and pay records to ensure complete and accurate information is maintained.

Provide specialized support for payroll related operations including assistance to other employees throughout the company.

Assist with, and may perform, special processing, including monthly and biweekly payments of employee deductions to appropriate third parties, preparing special reports as necessary, and perform ongoing reconciliation’s for checks and general ledger and make corrections if required.

Qualifications – Payroll Analyst I Education

Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)

Experience

Required: 1 year of experience in payroll or related environment, related experience consists of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, taxes, or advanced administrative duties with SAP time-entry experience.

Preferred: Sound working knowledge of SAP Payroll Module.

Required:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Application Products (Word, Excel).

Must be able to meet deadlines, possess initiative and adapt to a fast-paced work environment, handling many tasks at once under minimal supervision.

Must be able to apply fundamental payroll and tax regulations to business needs.

Must be proficient in Microsoft applications.

Preferred:

Working knowledge of payroll tax filing requirements.

Working knowledge of SAP time entry and payroll related concepts.

We’re excited to offer an opportunity that can be tailored to your experience and career goals. This role is open at both the Analyst I, Analyst II and Senior Analyst levels, and we’ll work with you to determine the best fit based on your skills and background. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or take the next step in your career, we invite you to grow with us and make an impact.

Payroll Analyst II Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs duties of the Payroll Analyst I duties.

Independently perform special processing to include monthly and biweekly payments of employee deductions to appropriate third parties, preparing special reports and performing ongoing reconciliations for checks and general ledger and make corrections if required.

Support projects that arise due to business requirements or company initiatives (Union Negotiations, New Company, etc.).

Independently troubleshoot and document minor system issues and enhancements. Coordinates and communicates resolution.

Support year-end and year-start activities which consist of reconciliations, updates, testing, communications, and team coordination of tasks. Assist in budget and reforecast requests.

Assist in testing and implementation of system upgrades and business requirements. Coordinate and troubleshoot testing requirements with IT and/or Payroll Analyst position.

Qualifications – Payroll Analyst II Education

Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, HR or related field.

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)

Experience

Required:

3 years of experience in payroll or a related environment. Related experience consists of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, taxes, or advanced administrative duties with SAP time-entry experience.

Preferred: Sound working knowledge of SAP Payroll Module. Payroll/HR system coordination experience.

Required:

Must be able to resolve non-routine situations by applying payroll regulations and understanding the impacts and risks based on business needs/requirements.

Must be proficient in Microsoft applications.

Must be able to apply fundamental payroll and tax regulations to business needs.

Preferred:

Working knowledge of payroll tax filing requirements.

Payroll Analyst III Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs duties of the Payroll Analyst I and II duties.

Serves as primary SAP system responsibilities including managing and executing payroll processing including in-bound and out-bound interfaces to ensure accurate and timely pay checks. Troubleshoot system problems discovered in the payroll processing to aid other payroll team members.

Responsible for annual reporting on financial publications, and other federal and state regulatory reporting. Furnish tax forms to employees and file with the IRS.

Supports payroll projects initiatives and compliance. Works with IT analysts to test and implement resolutions, maintains system setups, enhancements, and configuration to meet changing policy and legislative requirements.

Participate or implement in the research, interpretation, implementation of payroll/tax compliance issues and recommend solutions to accounting issues as they arise.

Qualifications – Payroll Analyst III Education

Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, HR or related field.

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)

Experience

Required:

5 years of experience in payroll environment.

Working knowledge of SAP Payroll Module.

Preferred:

Payroll/HR system coordination experience.

Required:

Must have extensive payroll knowledge to implement enhancement to the process while applying payroll regulations and understanding the impacts and risks based on business needs/requirements.

Must be proficient in Microsoft applications.

Preferred:

Working knowledge of payroll tax filing requirements.

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

Benefits Competitive Salary

401k Savings plan with 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!

Equal Opportunity / Affidavit TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

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.

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 Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.

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