Sr Accountant

Requisition ID:  90955 

 

Do you want to create innovative solutions that deliver real value to customers? At FPL Energy Services (FPLES), you’ll join a dynamic team driving smart, reliable, and affordable offerings—from LED lighting to home protection, HVAC, fiber, and more. Be part of a business that thrives on innovation, customer focus, and a culture of excellence. Join us and help shape the future of energy services.

 

Position Specific Description

The Principal Accountant will be responsible for managing special projects, assisting in contract review, establishing processes and policies, performing reporting analytics, conducting accounting research, preparing accounting memos, and assisting in preparing journal entries and month-end close activities.

 
The position will also serve as an accounting advisor supporting FPL Energy Services (FPLES) residential and commercial business lines and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, demonstrate the ability to manage projects independently with minimal direction, possess proficiency in accounting research and recommendation provision, be willing to delve into details when necessary, and have the ability to foster productive working relationships across the organization in a positive and collaborative manner.

 
General Responsibilities:

• Conducting accounting research and accounting memos
• Managing special projects
• Assisting in contract review
• Establishing processes and policies
• Preparation of journal entries in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of monthly and quarterly internal financial reports and analytics
• Adhere to FPLES accounting processes and internal controls
• Review/prepare quarterly inputs for the 10K/10Q submission
• Oversight of accounting for specific FPLES general ledger accounts across multiple reporting entities
• Follows through on resolving accounting matters as they arise, including researching, analyzing and reporting on issues that affect the company, making recommendations for solutions, and implementing determined courses of action
• Support commercial and residential business lines by providing accurate and timely accounting conclusions in support of current and new product initiatives
• Mentors and coaches other team members in their development
• Prepares ad hoc analyses and reports as needed
• Project management skills inclusive of setting timelines/project plan, establishing assignments/priorities, and delivering according to project plan

Job Overview

Employees in this job take the lead role in special projects, including researching, analyzing and reporting on issues that affect the company, making recommendations for solutions, and following through to resolution.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Prepares financial reports that are in compliance with GAAP, in a timely manner, to accurately reflect the financial status of the company
•   Maintains a good understanding of, and applies, GAAP, SEC regulations, and relative company policies, practices and procedures
•   Assures accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls
•   Prepares schedules and journal entries
•   Provides guidance and direction to other team members
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business
•  Experience: 4+ years

Preferred Qualifications

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

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  FPL Energy Services, Inc 
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. 

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and sel