Summer Intern - Finance/ Accounting

Florida Power & Light; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy, Inc. internships offer hands-on exposure to finance and accounting activities for students in Florida. Interns work on forecasting, accounting, and reporting projects while engaging with company leaders and peers across the organization.

As a Finance and Accounting Intern, you will analyze data, build financial models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business performance and learn essential accounting skills through practical, real-world assignments.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a bachelor's or higher degree program.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Ability to complete a minimum 10-week internship beginning no later than June 1.
• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Analytics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial, accounting, and operational data to identify trends and business insights.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and other finance and accounting activities.
• Prepare financial models, reports, analyses, and business cases.
• Research accounting transactions, financial performance, and business processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional business partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, controls, and analytical tools.
• Present project work, findings, and recommendations to team members and leadership.
• Develop financial, analytical communication, and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Enrolled in a bachelor's or higher degree program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy, Inc. is America's leading energy company, delivering more electricity to homes and businesses than any other company in the nation. We are dedicated to meeting the country’s growing energy demands through a diverse mix of energy sources. Our focus is on growing the economy, keeping customer bills as low as possible and supporting the communities where our projects are located. Through technology and innovation, we deliver cutting‑edge solutions, serving Americans across nearly all 50 states. Are you ready to shape America’s energy future? Join us today.

The NextEra Energy Internship Experience

At NextEra Energy, your internship is more than just the work you'll do every day. You'll connect with company leaders, expand your professional network, participate in exclusive intern events, volunteer in the community, and collaborate with fellow interns from across the business. It's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop your career, and experience what it's like to work at one of the world's leading energy companies.

Job Overview

As a Finance and or Accounting Intern, you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting finance and accounting activities that drive business performance. Depending on your assignment, you may gain exposure to financial planning and analysis, business finance, accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax, internal audit, regulatory accounting, investments, or other finance functions.

Throughout the internship, you’ll have opportunities to strengthen your technical accounting and analytical skills, learn from experienced professionals, build relationships across the organization, and better understand how accounting supports the business.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze financial, accounting, and operational data to identify trends and business insights
• Support forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and other finance and accounting activities
• Prepare financial models, reports, analyses, and business cases.
• Research accounting transactions, financial performance, and business processes
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and cross‑functional business partners
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, controls, and analytical tools
• Present project work, findings, and recommendations to team members and leadership
• Develop financial, analytical communication, and problem‑solving skills through hands‑on experience
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a bachelor's or higher degree program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Ability to complete a minimum 10‑week internship beginning no later than June 1
• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Analytics, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Interest in finance, accounting, and business operations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Ability to collaborate effectively while taking ownership of individual responsibilities

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

Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Intern Full‑Time

Job Category: Intern

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
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 [e-mail], providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

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