Principal Accountant

Requisition ID:

89677

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to approximately 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!

Position Specific Description

Florida Power & Light Company is seeking a Senior Accountant at the Juno Beach location. In this role, you will report to the Benefits, Investments & Debt Accounting Manager and focus mainly on benefits and investment related activities. This position will also have opportunities for involvement in the team’s process improvement initiatives.

Specific duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

- Prepare monthly journal entries related to corporate wide benefits and investments and decommissioning trust funds

- Prepare accounting treatment analysis for new investments

- Prepare account reconciliations for assigned accounts

- Support monthly, quarterly & annual reporting and filing requirements (Securities & Exchange Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Florida Public Service Commission)

- Prepare Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) certifications as assigned

- Assist in developing junior staff

- Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports as needed

- Support various process improvement initiatives as assigned

Core Competencies

- Strong Critical Thinking/Problem Solving skills

- Well organized and good time management

- Strong Attention to Detail

- Teamwork/Collaboration

- Solid understanding of GAAP

Job Overview

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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

- 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

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business

- Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

- Master's - Business Administration

- Master's - Accounting / Finance

- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

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Employee Group:

Exempt

Employee Type:

Full Time

Job Category:

Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics

Organization:

Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided:

Yes, if applicable

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