Accounting College Part Time - Financial Center of Excellence

Requisition ID:  75788 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

The Financial Center of Excellence is currently seeking a motivated accounting intern who is ready to apply knowledge of financial terms and principles to an authentic real-world experience. The intern will assist with a wide range of duties, including analyzing data, recording monthly accounting journal entries, entering data, and learning about various accounting activities. This is an exciting opportunity for any student pursuing a career in accountiing.

 

Under direct supervision, this job applies diversified knowledge of accounting principles and practices to support the Benefits, Investments and Debt team. Responsible for month various monthly journal entries across the investment and benefit organization. Develops knowledge and skills related to financial systems used in Accounting along with improving customer service skills. Goal is to become familiar with a wide range of transactions involving benefits and investments by the end of the internship program. 

 

Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered.

 

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end financial close
• Maintain retention and sign on bonus amortization schedules including updating monthly for new payments
• Record month end entries requested by HR department
• Prepare monthly entries related to investment income, nuclear decommissioning trust funds and executive compensation
• Prepare wires for new investments
• Participates in special projects and performs special assignments as required

Requirements

• Business, Finance/ Accounting major
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Aptitude for mathematics
• Basic understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Practical experience with a wide variety of finance activities
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with seasoned professionals
• Opportunity to participate in networking events and company meetings

Job Overview

This job performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical and accounting functions in accordance with standard NextEra Energy procedures in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, project accounting, tax accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable or related financial area. Individuals in this role may reconcile bank accounts, post information and balances in general or subsidiary ledgers, process payments and compile segments of monthly closings, annual reports, etc. either manually or via SAP.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Under direct supervision:
•   Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems
•   Processes accounts payable or accounts receivable and sets up and maintains vendors for multiple companies
•   Audits invoices entered at remote locations for completeness and accuracy, corrects errors in accordance with procedure
•   Manages electronic workflow, monitors and resolves open invoice items, prepares and processes domestic and foreign wire transfers
•   Creates and maintains vendor data to include IRS 1099 reporting requirements
•   Interacts with all levels of employees as needed to perform responsibilities
•   Works on special projects as requested
•   Applies advance bookkeeping practices for project accounting
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  High School Grad / GED
•  Experience:0+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

 

Employee Group:  Non Exempt
Employee Type:  Intern
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  No

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age