Accountant I

Requisition ID:  79885 

 

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 Property Accounting team at FCOE is looking for a strong Accountant I to join their team. The ideal candidate will oversee completion of various tasks associated with placing in service new construction projects.

 

The ideal candidate will be able to:

•    Work closely with the Development, Engineering & Construction, Project Controlling, and Tax teams to ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance with policies
•    Ability to quickly establish priorities and meet all assigned deadlines related to the FCOE accounting close
•    Prepare and present timely and accurate management reports
•    Prompt and accurate customer support (internal/external) 

•    Prepare and present timely and accurate management reports
•    Prepare month end journal entries and supporting documentation

•    Perform additional due diligence and research projects, as assigned

 

The ideal candidate will possess the following performance attributes and competencies:

•    Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
•    Analytical skills for applying technical GAAP and NextEra accounting policy to complex transactions
•    Verbal and written communication skills
•    Ability to work independently and within team environment
•    Self-motivation and sense of ownership and responsibility

•    SAP Experience
•    Advanced proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivots, formulas, etc.)

Job Overview

Employees in this role assist in researching, analyzing and reporting on issues that affect the company, recommending possible solutions, and assisting with the follow-up activities to resolve them.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Prepares financial reports in a timely manner that are in compliance with GAAP and accurately reflect the financial status of the company
•   Assures accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls
•   Independently prepares schedules and journal entries
•   Keeps abreast of and applies GAAP, SEC regulations, and relative company policies, practices and procedures
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business
•  Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

•  Master's - Business Administration
•  Master's - Accounting / Finance

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
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, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

NextEra Energy 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 h