Technical Accountant

NextEra Energy

11d • Onsite

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.

This role is located at our headquarters in Juno Beach, FL and will report directly to the Manager of Accounting Policy and Research. He or she will serve all NextEra Energy, Inc. entities (including Florida Power & Light company and NextEra Energy Resources) as a technical accounting advisor to ensure that the companies are appropriately and consistently interpreting and applying relevant accounting literature to current and proposed transactions.

Daily Responsibilities Include:

Works with management to consider the accounting implications of alternative deal structures and supports business units with technical accounting on significant, unusual transactions.
Review and approve or address issues and policy changes.
Keeps senior management informed about potential changes in accounting rules being proposed by accounting standard setters, including the potential impact to the Companies’ financial statements.
Oversees and leads implementation of new accounting standards.

Job OverviewThis job serves all NextEra Energy, Inc. entities to ensure that the companies are appropriately and consistently interpreting and applying relevant accounting literature to current and proposed transactions which directly impact the Companies’ financial statements and disclosures.

Requirements

• Extensive and current knowledge of GAAP
• Knowledge of accounting rules in derivatives, consolidations, business combinations, financial instruments and debt and equity financings
• Analysis and problem solving skills
• Commercial skills
• Communication skills (written and oral)
• Leadership and project management skills
• Work independently with little to no supervision
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point proficiency
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 5+ years
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance
• Master's - Business Administration

Responsibilities

• Works with management to consider the accounting implications of alternative deal structures
• Keeps senior management informed about potential changes in accounting rules being proposed by accounting standard setters, including the potential impact to the Companies’ financial statements
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level