Requisition ID:  90080  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! Position Specific DescriptionWe are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Principal Accountant to join our Project Analysis and Reporting (PAR) organization within NextEra Energy Resources (NEER). This role will be primarily responsible for responding to audit requests and preparing accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP for our privately financed renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge and proven external audit experience.  This posiiton requires an onsite presence at least 3x per week.  Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting (60%): •    Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and accompanying footnotes in accordance with US GAAP for all NEER financings. •    Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data and supporting documentation •    Review, analyze, and explain financial results, identifying variances and trends •    Coordinate with various departments to gather necessary financial information •    Experience with impairment analysis/going concern procedures (ASC 360:Long-lived assets).  Audit Support (30%): •    Serve as primary point of contact for external audit requests •    Prepare comprehensive audit documentation and supporting schedules •    Respond to auditor inquiries in a timely and thorough manner •    Assist in the coordination and completion of annual audits Technical Accounting (10%): •    Research and interpret complex accounting standards and regulations •    Ensure compliance with US GAAP requirements and other regulatory filings (FERC) •    Support implementation of new accounting standards and pronouncements Highly Preferred Qualifications •    Bachelor's degree in Accounting  •    Minimum 5 years of accounting experience (US GAAP) •    3+ years of audit experience (AIPCA audits) •    CPA certification preferred •    Proficiency in Workiva preferred and advanced Excel skills  •    Experience with SAP systems  Essential Skills •    Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy •    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities •    Excellent written and verbal communication skills •    Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities •    Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and resourcefully<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>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.</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> •   Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature •   Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions and present to management •   Maintains awareness of accounting issues being considered by regulatory bodies and advises management of important matters •   Ensures consistent application of accounting policies •   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>•  Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business •  Experience: 6+ years</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> •  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) •  Master's - Business Administration •  Master's - Accounting / Finance •  Certified Management Accountant (CMA)</div></div></div> NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click <a href="https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/life-at-nextera/benefits.html">here</a> to learn more. Employee Group:  Exempt Employee Type:  Full Time Job Category:  Finance, Accounting &amp; Business Analytics Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC  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 and 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 <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline;" href="mailto:recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com">recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com</a>, 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. 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. NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline;" href="https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/content/Third-Party-Recruiters/?locale=en_US&amp;previewLink=true&amp;referrerSave=false&amp;token=a4un1TiWoTYJimvq3RG1Jw%3D%3D">policy</a> for more information.#LI-ER1

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;

Principal Accountant- Financial Reporting

Requisition ID:&nbsp; 90080&nbsp;&nbsp;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!&nbsp;Position Specific DescriptionWe are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Principal Accountant to join our Project Analysis and Reporting (PAR) organization within NextEra Energy Resources (NEER). This role will be primarily responsible for responding to audit requests and preparing accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP for our privately financed renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge and proven external audit experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;This posiiton requires an onsite presence at least 3x per week.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key Responsibilities&nbsp;Financial Reporting (60%): • &nbsp; &nbsp;Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and accompanying footnotes in accordance with US GAAP for all NEER financings. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data and supporting documentation • &nbsp; &nbsp;Review, analyze, and explain financial results, identifying variances and trends • &nbsp; &nbsp;Coordinate with various departments to gather necessary financial information • &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience with impairment analysis/going concern procedures (ASC 360:Long-lived assets).&nbsp;&nbsp;Audit Support (30%): • &nbsp; &nbsp;Serve as primary point of contact for external audit requests • &nbsp; &nbsp;Prepare comprehensive audit documentation and supporting schedules • &nbsp; &nbsp;Respond to auditor inquiries in a timely and thorough manner • &nbsp; &nbsp;Assist in the coordination and completion of annual audits&nbsp;Technical Accounting (10%): • &nbsp; &nbsp;Research and interpret complex accounting standards and regulations • &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensure compliance with US GAAP requirements and other regulatory filings (FERC) • &nbsp; &nbsp;Support implementation of new accounting standards and pronouncements&nbsp;Highly Preferred Qualifications • &nbsp; &nbsp;Bachelor's degree in Accounting&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Minimum 5 years of accounting experience (US GAAP) • &nbsp; &nbsp;3+ years of audit experience (AIPCA audits) • &nbsp; &nbsp;CPA certification preferred • &nbsp; &nbsp;Proficiency in Workiva preferred and advanced Excel skills&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience with SAP systems&nbsp;&nbsp;Essential Skills • &nbsp; &nbsp;Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy • &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • &nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent written and verbal communication skills • &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities • &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and resourcefully<div><div><div><h2>Job Overview</h2></div><div>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.</div></div><div><div><h2>Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2></div><div> •&nbsp;&nbsp; Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature •&nbsp;&nbsp; Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions and present to management •&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintains awareness of accounting issues being considered by regulatory bodies and advises management of important matters •&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensures consistent application of accounting policies •&nbsp;&nbsp; Performs other job-related duties as assigned</div></div><div><div><h2>Required Qualifications</h2></div><div>•&nbsp;&nbsp;Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business •&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience: 6+ years</div></div><div><div><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div> •&nbsp;&nbsp;Certified Public Accountant (CPA) •&nbsp;&nbsp;Master's - Business Administration •&nbsp;&nbsp;Master's - Accounting / Finance •&nbsp;&nbsp;Certified Management Accountant (CMA)</div></div></div>&nbsp;NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click <a href="https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/life-at-nextera/benefits.html">here</a> to learn more.&nbsp;Employee Group: &nbsp;Exempt Employee Type:&nbsp;&nbsp;Full Time Job Category: &nbsp;Finance, Accounting &amp; Business Analytics Organization: &nbsp;NextEra Energy Resources, LLC&nbsp; Relocation Provided: &nbsp;No&nbsp;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;&nbsp;NextEra Energy and 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 <a href="mailto:recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com">recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com</a>, 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our <a href="https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/content/Third-Party-Recruiters/?locale=en_US&amp;previewLink=true&amp;referrerSave=false&amp;token=a4un1TiWoTYJimvq3RG1Jw%3D%3D">policy</a> for more information.#LI-ER1&nbsp;

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