Associate Accounting Technician

NextEra Energy

About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! 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. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered. The Financial Center of Excellence is currently seeking a motivated accounting part-time college student who is ready to apply knowledge of financial terms and principles to an authentic real-world experience. The candidate will assist with a wide range of duties, including analyzing data, recording monthly accounting journal entries, entering data, and learning about various accounting activities. This is an exciting opportunity for any student pursuing a career in accounting. Under direct supervision, this job applies diversified knowledge of accounting principles and practices to support the Transactional Accounting team. Develops knowledge and skills related to financial systems used in accounting along with improving customer service skills. Goal is to become familiar with a wide range of activities within the Transactional Accounting team. This job performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical and accounting functions in accordance with standard NextEra Energy procedures in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, project accounting, accounts receivable, or related financial area. Individuals in this role may reconcile bank accounts, post information and balances in general or subsidiary ledgers, process payments and compile segments of monthly closings, annual reports, etc. either manually or via SAP. Job OverviewThis job performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical and accounting functions in accordance with standard NextEra Energy procedures in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, project accounting, tax accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable or related financial area. Individuals in this role may reconcile bank accounts, post information and balances in general or subsidiary ledgers, process payments and compile segments of monthly closings, annual reports, etc. either manually or via SAP.

Requirements

Enrollment in accounting college program
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Interest in process improvement
Basic understanding of financial and accounting principles
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High School Grad / GED
Experience: 0+ years
Current enrollment in an accounting college program

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end financial close
Assist with Cash Application activities
Assist with FPL Accounts Receivable activities
Assist with various journal entry transactions
Assist with various account reconciliation tasks
Assist with wire and ACH activities for FPL & NEER
Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems
Processes journal entries, account reconciliations, or accounts receivable transactions for multiple companies.
Audits various data inflows & outflows.
Manages electronic workflow, monitors and resolves open transactional accounting items.
Interacts with all levels of employees as needed to perform responsibilities.
Works on special projects as requested.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Processes accounts payable or accounts receivable and sets up and maintains vendors for multiple companies
Audits invoices entered at remote locations for completeness and accuracy, corrects errors in accordance with procedure
Manages electronic workflow, monitors and resolves open invoice items, prepares and processes domestic and foreign wire transfers
Creates and maintains vendor data to include IRS 1099 reporting requirements
Applies advance bookkeeping practices for project accounting