Fpl Employment – Sr Technical Accountant

Job Description:

This role is located at our headquarters in Juno Beach, FL and will report directly to the Sr 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. 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• 5+ years public accounting experience or combination of public accounting and industry experience in areas of accounting research and/or financial reporting
• Knowledge of energy industry

Job Requirements:

• 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

Job Details:

Company: FPL

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Augusta, GA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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