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NextEra Energy

Runs a Florida utility and builds wind and solar farms

Sr Accountant

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeJuno Beach, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is required.
  • At least four years of experience is required.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrated accounting knowledge, ownership of assigned responsibilities, and the ability to build effective relationships across the organization are required.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal business partners and IBM MXDC resources to support timely and accurate accounting operations is required.
  • Ability to independently manage assigned accounting processes, including month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules, is required.
  • Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), company policies, and internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance is required.
  • Ability to use accounting systems and reporting tools to analyze data, identify trends, and resolve issues is required.
  • Ability to research accounting matters and recommend practical solutions to support business objectives is required.
  • Ability to prepare timely and accurate management reporting and support internal and external reporting requirements is required.
  • Ability to execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and maintain financial information integrity by following established processes is required.
  • Ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, controls, and scalability is required.
  • A solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, and internal controls is required.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, are required.
  • A commitment to ethical conduct, compliance, and stewardship of company resources is required.

Responsibilities

  • Take the lead on special projects, including researching, analyzing, and reporting on issues affecting the company, making recommendations for solutions, and following through to resolution.
  • Prepare timely financial reports that comply with GAAP and accurately reflect the company's financial status.
  • Maintain a good understanding of, and apply, GAAP, SEC regulations, and relevant company policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Ensure the accounting integrity of corporate financial data through implementation of appropriate internal controls.
  • Prepare schedules and journal entries.
  • Provide guidance and direction to other team members.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
  • A master's degree in Business Administration is preferred.
  • A master's degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.

About the Company

NextEra Energy

Runs a Florida utility and builds wind and solar farms

NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light, the regulated utility that supplies electricity to much of Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which builds and runs wind, solar, battery storage and nuclear plants across the United States. The company calls itself the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun. FPL earns returns set by Florida regulators on the power plants and grid lines it builds, while Energy Resources sells power to utilities, technology companies and other large buyers under long-term contracts. NextEra Energy was formed in 1984 as the holding company for Florida Power & Light, which dates to 1925, and is based in Juno Beach, Florida.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Juno Beach, FL
Founded
1984

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