Senior Accountant

NextEra Energy Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of employee benefits

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, located in Town of Florida, NY, seeks a Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. This role necessitates strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to support accounting operations and reporting.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 4 years of experience. Responsibilities include managing month-end closes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and identifying process improvements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support timely and accurate accounting operations.
• Manage assigned accounting processes including month-end close activities.
• Prepare management reporting and support internal and external reporting requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

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Senior Accountant

Date: Jul 6, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 96070

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!

Position Specific Description

The Unregulated Property Accounting teams at FCOE seek a skilled Senior Accountant to join their dynamic organization. This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound accounting knowledge, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement while building effective relationships across the organization.

Ideal Candidate Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with internal business partners and IBM MXDC resources to support timely and accurate accounting operations
• Independently manage assigned accounting processes, including month‑end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Apply GAAP, company policies, and internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance
• Utilize accounting systems and reporting tools to analyze data, identify trends, and resolve issues
• Research accounting matters and recommend practical solutions to support business objectives
• Prepare timely and accurate management reporting and support internal and external reporting requirements
• Execute SOX controls and maintain the integrity of financial information through adherence to established processes
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, controls, and scalability

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Driven – committed to continuous learning, professional development, and delivering high-quality results
• Problem Solver – analytical thinker who proactively identifies issues, evaluates alternatives, and develops practical solutions
• Professional Skills – strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to build relationships across functions, and effectively collaborate with diverse teams
• Technical Skills – solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, and internal controls
• Process & Project Management – strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Integrity – demonstrates a commitment to ethical conduct, compliance, and stewardship of company resources

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's – Accounting / Finance / Business
• Experience: 4+ 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: No

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 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 recruiting‑[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.

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third‑party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach

Nearest Secondary Market: Miami