<p><b>Requisition ID:</b>  <span>86490</span> </p><p> </p><p><b><a href="https://www.fples.com/?cid=carfes">FPL Energy Services</a></b> (FPLES) operates 14 unique businesses and is continuously creating new businesses to serve residential, commercial and governmental customers to deliver savings and protection. Our smart, reliable and affordable solutions span a broad array of offerings, including, but not limited to, LED lighting, home protection plans, natural gas supply and backup power generation. FPLES is passionate about delivering exceptional employee and customer experiences through a highly engaged culture. Headquartered in South Florida, FPLES is an unregulated subsidiary of NextEra Energy, the world’s largest wind and solar energy producer in the world. Do you want to create innovative business solutions? Join our world-class team today!</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px;"><b>Position Specific Description</b></span></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><b>General Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Conducting accounting research and accounting memos</li><li>Managing special projects</li><li>Assisting in contract review</li><li>Establishing processes and policies</li><li>Preparation of journal entries in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of monthly and quarterly internal financial reports and analytics</li><li>Adhere to FPLES accounting processes and internal controls</li><li>Review/prepare quarterly inputs for the 10K/10Q submission</li><li>Oversight of accounting for specific FPLES general ledger accounts across multiple reporting entities</li><li>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</li><li>Support commercial and residential business lines by providing accurate and timely accounting conclusions in support of current and new product initiatives</li><li>Mentors and coaches other team members in their development</li><li>Prepares ad hoc analyses and reports as needed</li><li>Project management skills inclusive of setting timelines/project plan, establishing assignments/priorities, and delivering according to project plan.<br> </li></ul><p></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Job Overview</h2></div><div><p>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.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2></div><div><br>•   Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature<br>•   Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions and present to management<br>•   Maintains awareness of accounting issues being considered by regulatory bodies and advises management of important matters<br>•   Ensures consistent application of accounting policies<br>•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Required Qualifications</h2></div><div><p>•  Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business<br>•  Experience: 6+ years</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><br>•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA)<br>•  Master's - Business Administration<br>•  Master's - Accounting / Finance<br>•  Certified Management Accountant (CMA)</div></div></div><p> </p><p>NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click <b><a href="https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/life-at-nextera/benefits.html">here</a></b> to learn more.</p><p> </p><p><b>Employee Group:</b>  Exempt<br><b>Employee Type:</b>  Full Time<br><b>Job Category:</b>  Finance, Accounting &amp; Business Analytics<br><b>Organization:</b>  <span>FPL Energy Services, Inc</span> <br><b>Relocation Provided:</b>  Yes, if applicable</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px;"><span><span style="color:#333333;">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. </span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0px;"><span><span style="color:#333333;">NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to </span><a href="mailto:recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0096db;">recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com</span></a><span style="color:#333333;">, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0px;"><span><span style="color:#333333;">NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0px;"><span><span style="color:#333333;">NextEra Energy <b>does not</b> accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from <b>any third-party recruiting firms or agencies</b>. Please see our </span><a href="https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/content/Third-Party-Recruiters/?locale=en_US&amp;previewLink=true&amp;referrerSave=false&amp;token=a4un1TiWoTYJimvq3RG1Jw%3D%3D" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0096db;">policy</span></a><span style="color:#333333;"> for more information.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:4.0px;"><span>#LI-ER1</span> </span></span></p>

<p>NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns two electric companies in Florida: Florida Power &amp; Light Company, which serves more than five million customer accounts in Florida and is the largest rate-regulated electric utility in the United States as measured by retail electricity produced and sold; and Gulf Power Company, which serves more than 460,000 customers in eight counties throughout Northwest Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world&rsquo;s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from eight commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire, Iowa and Wisconsin. A Fortune 200 company and included in the S&amp;P 100 index, NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune&rsquo;s 2019 list of &ldquo;World&rsquo;s Most Admired Companies&rdquo; and ranked among the top 25 on Fortune&rsquo;s 2018 list of companies that &ldquo;Change the World.&rdquo;</p>

Principal Accountant

<p><b>Requisition ID:</b>&nbsp; <span>86490</span>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b><a href="https://www.fples.com/?cid=carfes">FPL Energy Services</a></b> (FPLES) operates 14 unique businesses and is continuously creating new businesses to serve residential, commercial and governmental customers to deliver savings and protection. Our smart, reliable and affordable solutions span a broad array of offerings, including, but not limited to, LED lighting, home protection plans, natural gas supply and backup power generation. FPLES is passionate about delivering exceptional employee and customer experiences through a highly engaged culture. Headquartered in South Florida, FPLES is an unregulated subsidiary of NextEra Energy, the world’s largest wind and solar energy producer in the world. Do you want to create innovative business solutions? Join our world-class team today!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><b>Position Specific Description</b></span></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>General Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Conducting accounting research and accounting memos</li><li>Managing special projects</li><li>Assisting in contract review</li><li>Establishing processes and policies</li><li>Preparation of journal entries in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of monthly and quarterly internal financial reports and analytics</li><li>Adhere to FPLES accounting processes and internal controls</li><li>Review/prepare quarterly inputs for the 10K/10Q submission</li><li>Oversight of accounting for specific FPLES general ledger accounts across multiple reporting entities</li><li>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</li><li>Support commercial and residential business lines by providing accurate and timely accounting conclusions in support of current and new product initiatives</li><li>Mentors and coaches other team members in their development</li><li>Prepares ad hoc analyses and reports as needed</li><li>Project management skills inclusive of setting timelines/project plan, establishing assignments/priorities, and delivering according to project plan.<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><h2>Job Overview</h2></div><div><p>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.</p></div></div><div><div><h2>Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2></div><div><br>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions and present to management<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintains awareness of accounting issues being considered by regulatory bodies and advises management of important matters<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensures consistent application of accounting policies<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Performs other job-related duties as assigned</div></div><div><div><h2>Required Qualifications</h2></div><div><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience: 6+ years</p></div></div><div><div><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;Certified Public Accountant (CPA)<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;Master's - Business Administration<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;Master's - Accounting / Finance<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;Certified Management Accountant (CMA)</div></div></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click <b><a href="https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/life-at-nextera/benefits.html">here</a></b> to learn more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>Employee Group:</b> &nbsp;Exempt<br><b>Employee Type:</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;Full Time<br><b>Job Category:</b> &nbsp;Finance, Accounting &amp; Business Analytics<br><b>Organization:</b> &nbsp;<span>FPL Energy Services, Inc</span>&nbsp;<br><b>Relocation Provided:</b> &nbsp;Yes, if applicable</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><span><span>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.&nbsp;</span></span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><span><span>NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to </span><a href="mailto:recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com"><span>recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com</span></a><span>, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.</span></span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><span><span>NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.</span></span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><span><span>NextEra Energy <b>does not</b> accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from <b>any third-party recruiting firms or agencies</b>. Please see our </span><a href="https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/content/Third-Party-Recruiters/?locale=en_US&amp;previewLink=true&amp;referrerSave=false&amp;token=a4un1TiWoTYJimvq3RG1Jw%3D%3D"><span>policy</span></a><span> for more information.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>#LI-ER1</span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>

Principal Accountant

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