Accountant II

NextEra Energy

23h

About The Position

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy. Job OverviewEmployees 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• Assists in preparing financial reports in a timely manner that are in compliance with GAAP and accurately reflect the financial status of the company • Keeps abreast of and apply GAAP, SEC regulations, and relative company policies, practices and procedures • Ensures accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls • Prepares schedules and journal entries • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business
Experience: 1+ years
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

Nice To Haves

Master's - Business Administration
Master's - Accounting / Finance
Accounting Research
Financial Accounting

Responsibilities

Lead and manage projects associated with the Power Delivery business unit
Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive workforce productivity
Prompt and accurate customer support (internal/external)
Support quarterly and annual regulatory Filings
Support external reporting requirements (e.g., 10K, 10Q, etc.) as required
Work with internal and external auditors
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Assists in preparing financial reports in a timely manner that are in compliance with GAAP and accurately reflect the financial status of the company
Keeps abreast of and apply GAAP, SEC regulations, and relative company policies, practices and procedures
Ensures accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls
Prepares schedules and journal entries
Performs other job-related duties as assigned