Spring 2027 Student Internship - Corporate Accounting

Location: Tampa, Flor, US

Title: Spring 2027 Student Internship - Corporate 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.

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)

ERP SAP Experience would be a plus

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.

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.