Principal Accountant

NextEra Energy Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, within the Unregulated Property Accounting team, seeks a Principal Accountant to lead complex accounting activities, ensure GAAP compliance, mentor staff, and drive process improvements for accurate financial reporting.

The role emphasizes leadership, driving the close process, collaboration with internal partners, and delivering precise financial results in a dynamic energy business environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business.
• 6+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Analyze proposed transactions for proper accounting treatment under authoritative literature.
• Review changes in technical accounting literature and present positions to management.
• Maintain awareness of accounting issues considered by regulatory bodies and advise management.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Position Specific Description

The Unregulated Property Accounting teams at FCOE seek a skilled Principal Accountant to join their dynamic organization. This role requires 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 Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature.
• Review changes in technical accounting literature, develop positions and present to management.
• Maintain awareness of accounting issues being considered by regulatory bodies and advise management of important matters.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's – Accounting / Finance / Business.
• Experience: 6+ years.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics

Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

Relocation Provided: No

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