NextEra Energy

Sr Accountant

LocationJuno Beach, FL
Job Typefull_time

About This Job


Requisition ID: 89020

NextEra Energy Marketing is one of the nation’s leading electricity and natural gas marketers, and a key player in the energy markets in the United States and Canada. As a part of NextEra Energy Resources, we specialize in innovative energy strategies that maximize market value for our customers and stakeholders. Our team is skilled in market analysis, trading, risk management and delivering tailored customer solutions across North America. If you are a strategic thinker eager to make a significant impact in the fast-paced energy industry, join our team today.


Position Specific Description

NextEra is seeking to hire a Sr Accountant to perform accounting due diligence and research functions for NextEra Energy commodity and commodity-related business activities with a focus on derivative, lease, revenue recognition, consolidation (VIE) and fair value issues surrounding structured commodity contracts.

In this position, employees will take a lead role in conducting accounting due diligence for structured commodity contracts. This encompasses a thorough examination of structured commodity contracts, in-depth accounting analysis, policy research, and a comprehensive understanding of the commercial aspects of assigned transactions. Successful team members will develop the essential technical accounting, commercial, and professional skills through hands-on training with subject matter experts.

They will also collaborate closely with experienced leaders from business units across the company, such as energy marketing and trading, market risk, renewables development, business management, project valuation, legal, and more.


Perform accounting review and due diligence for assigned contracts and prepare supporting documentation
Develop and maintain expert knowledge of derivative, lease, revenue recognition and fair value guidance and related GAAP such as consolidation (VIEs), etc.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive commercial understanding of assigned transactions, products, and markets
Implement NextEra’s existing accounting policies and draft new policies as needed
Determine the appropriate derivative, lease, and revenue accounting conclusions for assigned contracts
Prepare and maintain written documentation of these contracts, including positions papers and standard documentation
Respond to transaction review requests and manage the deal review process with commercial personnel
Identify and analyze key provisions in contracts to reach appropriate accounting conclusions
Resolve complex accounting issues related to assigned transactions
Articulate positions taken on these issues to team leader and commercial personnel
Maintain strong working relationships with front office personnel, attorneys, internal accounting personnel and internal and external auditors
Manage multiple tasks and projects
Work with internal and external auditors
Perform additional due diligence and research projects, as assigned


Ideal candidate will possess


Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Analytical skills for applying technical GAAP and NextEra accounting policy to complex transactions
Verbal and written communication skills Process management skills
Ability to negotiate with internal customers
Ability to work independently and within team environment
Self-motivation and sense of ownership and responsibility
Willingness and aptitude for reading and understanding complex transactions, products, and commercial drivers
Willingness and aptitude for working with technical accounting guidance


Job Overview

Employees in this job take the lead role in special projects, including researching, analyzing and reporting on issues that affect the company, making recommendations for solutions, and following through to resolution.


Job Duties & Responsibilities

Prepares financial reports that are in compliance with GAAP, in a timely manner, to accurately reflect the financial status of the company

Maintains a good understanding of, and applies, GAAP, SEC regulations, and relative company policies, practices and procedures
Assures accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls
Prepares schedules and journal entries
Provides guidance and direction to other team members
Performs other job-related duties as assigned


Required Qualifications

Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business

Experience: 4+ years


Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics Organization: NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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 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 recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, 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 policy for more information.

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