Technical Accountant

Position Specific Description

This role is located at our headquarters in Juno Beach, FL and will report directly to the Manager of Accounting Policy and Research. He or she will serve all NextEra Energy, Inc. entities (including Florida Power & Light company and NextEra Energy Resources) as a technical accounting advisor to ensure that the companies are appropriately and consistently interpreting and applying relevant accounting literature to current and proposed transactions.

Daily Responsibilities Include:

Works with management to consider the accounting implications of alternative deal structures and supports business units with technical accounting on significant, unusual transactions.
Review and approve or address issues and policy changes.
Keeps senior management informed about potential changes in accounting rules being proposed by accounting standard setters, including the potential impact to the Companies’ financial statements.
Oversees and leads implementation of new accounting standards.

Must Have Requirements:

Extensive and current knowledge of GAAP
Knowledge of accounting rules in derivatives, consolidations, business combinations, financial instruments and debt and equity financings
Analysis and problem solving skills
Commercial skills
Communication skills (written and oral)
Leadership and project management skills
Work independently with little to no supervision
Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point proficiency
Job Overview
This job serves all NextEra Energy, Inc. entities to ensure that the companies are appropriately and consistently interpreting and applying relevant accounting literature to current and proposed transactions which directly impact the Companies’ financial statements and disclosures.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Works with management to consider the accounting implications of alternative deal structures
• Keeps senior management informed about potential changes in accounting rules being proposed by accounting standard setters, including the potential impact to the Companies’ financial statements
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 5+ years
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s – Accounting / Finance
• Master’s – Business Administration