Requisition ID:  90268 Florida Power &amp; 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. Position Specific DescriptionResponsible for understanding and applying Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rules, practices, and regulatory principles in determining appropriate regulatory treatment and accounting for FPL and any of its regulated subsidiaries.  Principal Accountant individual will be charged with making accounting entries (if needed), direct support of any docket having accounting implications and ensuring final orders are implemented correctly and timely.  Activities include but are not limited to testimony and discovery drafting, accounting witness support and any other activities related to specific dockets in either jurisdiction. *This position can be based out of our Juno Beach, FL or Miami, FL locations* Specific Responsibilities:<ul><li>Responsible for understanding and accurately applying Florida Public Service Commission and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission specific rules and regulatory principles in determining proper regulatory treatment of FPL and any of its regulated subsidiaries.</li><li>Recommend appropriate accounting treatment for any transaction requiring regulatory approval in accordance with GAAP, FERC and FPSC guidelines.  </li><li>Provide regulatory guidance to other departments and BUs within FPL and any of its regulated subsidiaries to assist them in decision-making or proper regulatory treatment and reporting.</li><li>Serve as point of contact for assigned dockets.  This will include research on specific topic, testimony and discovery responses drafting, all support to the assigned accounting witness throughout the whole docket until the decision is received from the pertinent jurisdiction.</li><li>Ensure that once approval is received from the jurisdictions its implementation is timely and properly done in the books and records of the pertinent regulated entity.</li><li>Responsible for coordinating or recording accounting entries related to a specific transaction that might arise in the process of specific docket (i.e. transaction costs for specific FERC docket).</li><li>Interface with Deloitte and Internal Auditors as needed.</li><li>Maintain accounting control procedures and SOX (if applicable) to ensure compliance and assist SOX team with any question </li></ul> Preferred Experience and Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance </li><li>CPA certificate preferred</li><li>Minimum of five years accounting or financial experience required</li><li>Public Utility experience is highly desirable</li></ul> Additional Preferred Skills:<ul><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills </li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills </li><li>Proficient process/project/time management skills</li><li>Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize according to needs</li><li>Ability to collaborate </li></ul>

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;

Regulatory Principal Accountant

Requisition ID:&nbsp; 90268&nbsp;Florida Power &amp; 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.&nbsp;Position Specific DescriptionResponsible for understanding and applying Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rules, practices, and regulatory principles in determining appropriate regulatory treatment and accounting for FPL and any of its regulated subsidiaries. &nbsp;Principal Accountant individual will be charged with making accounting entries (if needed), direct support of any docket having accounting implications and ensuring final orders are implemented correctly and timely. &nbsp;Activities include but are not limited to testimony and discovery drafting, accounting witness support and any other activities related to specific dockets in either jurisdiction.&nbsp;*This position can be based out of our Juno Beach, FL or Miami, FL locations*&nbsp;Specific Responsibilities:<ul><li>Responsible for understanding and accurately applying Florida Public Service Commission and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission specific rules and regulatory principles in determining proper regulatory treatment of FPL and any of its regulated subsidiaries.</li><li>Recommend appropriate accounting treatment for any transaction requiring regulatory approval in accordance with GAAP, FERC and FPSC guidelines. &nbsp;</li><li>Provide regulatory guidance to other departments and BUs within FPL and any of its regulated subsidiaries to assist them in decision-making or proper regulatory treatment and reporting.</li><li>Serve as point of contact for assigned dockets. &nbsp;This will include research on specific topic, testimony and discovery responses drafting, all support to the assigned accounting witness throughout the whole docket until the decision is received from the pertinent jurisdiction.</li><li>Ensure that once approval is received from the jurisdictions its implementation is timely and properly done in the books and records of the pertinent regulated entity.</li><li>Responsible for coordinating or recording accounting entries related to a specific transaction that might arise in the process of specific docket (i.e. transaction costs for specific FERC docket).</li><li>Interface with Deloitte and Internal Auditors as needed.</li><li>Maintain accounting control procedures and SOX (if applicable) to ensure compliance and assist SOX team with any question&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Preferred Experience and Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance&nbsp;</li><li>CPA certificate preferred</li><li>Minimum of five years accounting or financial experience required</li><li>Public Utility experience is highly desirable</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional Preferred Skills:<ul><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient process/project/time management skills</li><li>Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize according to needs</li><li>Ability to collaborate&nbsp;</li></ul>

Regulatory Principal Accountant

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