Principal Accountant

NextEra Energy; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Principal Accountant to join the Unregulated Property Accounting team at FCOE. The role requires advanced accounting knowledge, leads complex initiatives, mentors staff, and ensures GAAP compliance across accounting close processes and reporting.

Strong communication and integrity are essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, technical guidance, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles with demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

• Analyses proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature.
• Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions and presents to management.
• Maintains awareness of accounting issues considered by regulatory bodies and advises management on important matters.
• Ensures consistent application of accounting policies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP expertise

Communication

Mentorship

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business

Job description

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!

The Unregulated Property Accounting teams at FCOE seek a skilled Principal Accountant to join their dynamic organization. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives. 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.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Foster strong working relationships with internal business partners and IBM MXDC resources to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship while serving as a trusted accounting resource and subject matter expert
• Analyze complex accounting transactions and business activities to ensure appropriate application of GAAP, company policy, and internal controls
• Leverage systems, reporting tools, and analytics to resolve complex issues and support informed decision-making
• Lead critical accounting activities and ensure the timely and accurate execution of the accounting close process
• Review and approve accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Research complex accounting matters, develop recommendations, and communicate conclusions to management
• Lead process improvement initiatives and support internal and external reporting requirements in a rapidly evolving business environment

The ideal candidate will possess the following performance attributes and competencies:

• Driven – committed to continuous professional development and excellence in execution
• Problem Solver – strategic and analytical thinker who anticipates challenges, evaluates impacts, and develops practical solutions aligned with business objectives
• Professional Skills – exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, ability to influence across functions, and demonstrated leadership without direct authority
• Technical Skills – advanced ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting guidance, policies, and reporting requirements
• Process & Project Management – proven ability to lead complex initiatives, drive process improvements, and manage competing priorities
• Integrity – unwavering commitment to ethical conduct, compliance, and sound financial stewardship

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

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

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics

Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, 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 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 [e-mail] , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

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.

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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach

Nearest Secondary Market: Miami