<p><strong>Requisition ID:</strong>  96071 </p><p> </p><p>NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px;"><strong>Position Specific Description</strong></span></p><p></p><p>The Unregulated Property Accounting teams at FCOE seek a skilled <strong>Principal Accountant</strong> to join their dynamic organization. This role requires <em>strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.</em> The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced accounting knowledge, provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters, and lead initiatives that drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The ideal candidate will be able to:</strong></p><p>• Foster strong working relationships with internal business partners and IBM MXDC resources to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives</p><p>• Provide technical guidance and mentorship while serving as a trusted accounting resource and subject matter expert</p><p>• Analyze complex accounting transactions and business activities to ensure appropriate application of GAAP, company policy, and internal controls</p><p>• Leverage systems, reporting tools, and analytics to resolve complex issues and support informed decision-making</p><p>• Lead critical accounting activities and ensure the timely and accurate execution of the accounting close process</p><p>• Review and approve accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance</p><p>• Research complex accounting matters, develop recommendations, and communicate conclusions to management</p><p>• Lead process improvement initiatives and support internal and external reporting requirements in a rapidly evolving business environment</p><p> </p><p><strong>The ideal candidate will possess the following performance attributes and competencies:</strong></p><p>• Driven – committed to continuous professional development and excellence in execution</p><p>• Problem Solver – strategic and analytical thinker who anticipates challenges, evaluates impacts, and develops practical solutions aligned with business objectives</p><p>• Professional Skills – exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, ability to influence across functions, and demonstrated leadership without direct authority</p><p>• Technical Skills – advanced ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting guidance, policies, and reporting requirements</p><p>• Process &amp; Project Management – proven ability to lead complex initiatives, drive process improvements, and manage competing priorities</p><p>• Integrity – unwavering commitment to ethical conduct, compliance, and sound financial stewardship</p><p> </p><p></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Job Overview</h2></div><div><p>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.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2></div><div><br>•   Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature<br>•   Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions and present to management<br>•   Maintains awareness of accounting issues being considered by regulatory bodies and advises management of important matters<br>•   Ensures consistent application of accounting policies<br>•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Required Qualifications</h2></div><div><p>•  Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business<br>•  Experience: 6+ years</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><br>•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA)<br>•  Master's - Business Administration<br>•  Master's - Accounting / Finance<br>•  Certified Management Accountant (CMA)</div></div></div><p> </p><p>NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click <strong><a href="https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/life-at-nextera/benefits.html">here</a></strong> to learn more.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Employee Group:</strong>  Exempt<br><strong>Employee Type:</strong>  Full Time<br><strong>Job Category:</strong>  Finance, Accounting &amp; Business Analytics<br><strong>Organization:</strong>  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC <br><strong>Relocation Provided:</strong>  No</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px;"><span style="color:#333333;">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. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0px;"><span style="color:#333333;">NextEra Energy and 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 </span><a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline;" href="mailto:recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com"><span style="color:#0096db;">recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com</span></a><span style="color:#333333;">, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0px;"><span style="color:#333333;">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.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0px;"><span style="color:#333333;">NextEra Energy <strong>does not</strong> accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from <strong>any third-party recruiting firms or agencies</strong>. Please see our </span><a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline;" href="https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/content/Third-Party-Recruiters/?locale=en_US&amp;previewLink=true&amp;referrerSave=false&amp;token=a4un1TiWoTYJimvq3RG1Jw%3D%3D"><span style="color:#0096db;">policy</span></a><span style="color:#333333;"> for more information.</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:4.0px;">#LI-FB1 </span></span></p>

<p>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;</p>

Principal Accountant

<p><strong>Requisition ID:</strong>  96071 </p><p> </p><p>NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!</p><p> </p><p><span><strong>Position Specific Description</strong></span></p><p></p><p>The Unregulated Property Accounting teams at FCOE seek a skilled <strong>Principal Accountant</strong> to join their dynamic organization. This role requires <em>strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.</em> The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced accounting knowledge, provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters, and lead initiatives that drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The ideal candidate will be able to:</strong></p><p>• Foster strong working relationships with internal business partners and IBM MXDC resources to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives</p><p>• Provide technical guidance and mentorship while serving as a trusted accounting resource and subject matter expert</p><p>• Analyze complex accounting transactions and business activities to ensure appropriate application of GAAP, company policy, and internal controls</p><p>• Leverage systems, reporting tools, and analytics to resolve complex issues and support informed decision-making</p><p>• Lead critical accounting activities and ensure the timely and accurate execution of the accounting close process</p><p>• Review and approve accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance</p><p>• Research complex accounting matters, develop recommendations, and communicate conclusions to management</p><p>• Lead process improvement initiatives and support internal and external reporting requirements in a rapidly evolving business environment</p><p> </p><p><strong>The ideal candidate will possess the following performance attributes and competencies:</strong></p><p>• Driven – committed to continuous professional development and excellence in execution</p><p>• Problem Solver – strategic and analytical thinker who anticipates challenges, evaluates impacts, and develops practical solutions aligned with business objectives</p><p>• Professional Skills – exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, ability to influence across functions, and demonstrated leadership without direct authority</p><p>• Technical Skills – advanced ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting guidance, policies, and reporting requirements</p><p>• Process &amp; Project Management – proven ability to lead complex initiatives, drive process improvements, and manage competing priorities</p><p>• Integrity – unwavering commitment to ethical conduct, compliance, and sound financial stewardship</p><p> </p><p></p><div><div><div><h2>Job Overview</h2></div><div><p>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.</p></div></div><div><div><h2>Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2></div><div><br />•   Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature<br />•   Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions and present to management<br />•   Maintains awareness of accounting issues being considered by regulatory bodies and advises management of important matters<br />•   Ensures consistent application of accounting policies<br />•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned</div></div><div><div><h2>Required Qualifications</h2></div><div><p>•  Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business<br />•  Experience: 6+ years</p></div></div><div><div><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><br />•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA)<br />•  Master's - Business Administration<br />•  Master's - Accounting / Finance<br />•  Certified Management Accountant (CMA)</div></div></div><p> </p><p>NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click <strong><a href="https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/life-at-nextera/benefits.html">here</a></strong> to learn more.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Employee Group:</strong>  Exempt<br /><strong>Employee Type:</strong>  Full Time<br /><strong>Job Category:</strong>  Finance, Accounting &amp; Business Analytics<br /><strong>Organization:</strong>  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC <br /><strong>Relocation Provided:</strong>  No</p><p> </p><p><span><span>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. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>NextEra Energy and 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 </span><a href="mailto:recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com"><span>recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com</span></a><span>, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>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.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>NextEra Energy <strong>does not</strong> accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from <strong>any third-party recruiting firms or agencies</strong>. Please see our </span><a href="https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/content/Third-Party-Recruiters/?locale=en_US&amp;previewLink=true&amp;referrerSave=false&amp;token=a4un1TiWoTYJimvq3RG1Jw%3D%3D"><span>policy</span></a><span> for more information.</span></span></p><p><span><span>#LI-FB1 </span></span></p>

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