Job Description

Title: Spring 2027 Student Internship - Utility Accounting

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Where Your Education Meets Opportunity

Are you a college student ready to gain real-world experience in your field of study? The TECO Energy Student Program is your opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow your career from day one.

We partner with accredited four-year colleges and universities to recruit motivated students who are eager to learn and make an impact. As a student with us, you’ll take on challenging assignments that align with your academic background and our business needs—giving you a head start on your future.

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on experience in your area of study
• Meaningful, project-based work
• Professional development and mentorship
• A supportive, inclusive work environment

Start building your future with TECO Energy.

Position Summary/Details:

Responsible for executing corporate accounting activities related to Tampa Electric Company and its affiliates, including enterprise-wide accounting with a focus in ERP accounting systems, general ledger processing and journal entry creation. Responsibilities include cash clearing processes, specific accounting, and analysis, and supporting other financial and regulatory reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities and/or Learning Objectives

• Preparing Journal Entries
• Payment Postings
• Creation of Invoices
• Audit Requests
• Assistance with Closeout
• Any ad hoc misc. requests as needed

Location of Co-op: 3600 Midtown Dr Tampa, FL. 33607

Working Conditions Mostly in a normal office environment

Preferred Availability: Part – Time (20-30 hours)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

The successful applicant should be enrolled in an accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.

Co-Op Requirements:

• To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program (proof of enrollment required); if not eligible for co-op program (or program unavailable), the student will be considered an intern.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

Degree: Accounting or Finance

Preferred/Related Discipline: Accounting or Finance

Year in School: No preference

Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

• MS Excel
• Basic Accounting (debit/credit)

A pre-employment drug screening, physical exam, as well as a background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.