Accountant I - Property Accounting

Requisition ID:  79087 

Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry?  Join our world-class team today! 

 

Position Specific Description

Florida Power & Light Company is seeking a Property Accountant I at its corporate headquarters in Juno Beach.  In this role you will be responsible for property accounting transactions related to Power Generation Assets, adding value through critical thinking and inter-personal skills. This position reports to the Regulated Property Accounting Lead for Power Generation and New Construction.

 

 The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of GAAP, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) rules as well as strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of PowerPlan and SAP would be helpful but not required.  Attention to details and the ability to think independently is desired. 

 

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the Power Generation business units to ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance with policies and procedures
• Review and monitor capital projects in accordance with SOX
• Responsible for month end close processes including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and internal reporting
• Support monthly, quarterly & annual reporting and filing requirements (SEC, FERC, FPSC) 
• Support ad hoc projects and/or process improvement activities. 

 

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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:  Florida Power & Light Company 
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.

 

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