Principal Accountant

Requisition ID:  78003 

 

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 Principal Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting research skills and take ownership of various projects, adding value through critical thinking and inter-personal skills. 

 

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
•    Review master data accuracy for recording new assets such as WBS, company codes, profit and cost centers
•    Ability to quickly establish priorities and meet all assigned deadlines related to the FCOE accounting close
•    Prepare and present timely and accurate management reports
•    Improve, develop, and implement new processes to manage the rapidly growing business 
•    Master various systems to extract data needed for value-added analytics and/or problem resolution. 
•    Review and approve the calculation and recording of monthly journal entries and related supporting schedules 
•    Oversee SOX review, design and effectiveness 
•    Review timely and accurate management reports and support external reporting requirements (e.g., 10K, 10Q, etc.) as required 
•    Process minded focused on continuous improvement 
•    Directs, mentors and coaches team 
•    Prompt and accurate customer support (internal/external) 

 

The ideal candidate will possess the following performance attributes and competencies: 
•    Driven – committed to career development through personal improvement 
•    Problem solver - proactive thinker with practical solutions, very analytical, and orientation to be tightly linked to business strategies and financial priorities
•    Professional skills – strong interpersonal skills, builds and nurtures cross functional teams and relationships, respects others, is tactfully assertive, has a bias for action, and follows through to completion 
•    Technical skills – experience researching, interpreting and applying accounting rules and policies 
•    Process & project management – strong planning and organizational skills 
•    Integrity – strong ethic to comply with legal, regulatory, and company rules and policies 
 

Job Overview

Employees in this role develop accounting policy through analysis of GAAP and business practices. Ensures accounting treatment is practical, cost-beneficial and accurately portrays the economic substance of business transactions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature
•   Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions and present to management
•   Maintains awareness of accounting issues being considered by regulatory bodies and advises management of important matters
•   Ensures consistent application of accounting policies
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business
•  Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
•  Master's - Business Administration
•  Master's - Accounting / Finance
•  Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

 

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 a