NextEra Energy • North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Job #2693329594
Sr Accountant, Technical Accounting for Commodities
Date: May 10, 2024
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 80007
is one of the nation's leading electricity and natural gas marketers. We are responsible for electricity and fuel management for all of NextEra Energy Resources' generation fleet, which includes the largest renewable energy portfolio in North America. We also provide marketing and trading services to electric and gas utilities, municipalities, cooperatives and other load-serving entities, as well as to owners of electric generation facilities. Are you interested in customizing power and gas solutions to meet each client's needs? Join our world-class team today!
Position Specific Description
NextEra is seeking to hire a Sr Accountant to perform accounting due diligence and research functions for NextEra Energy commodity and commodity-related business activities with a focus on derivative, lease, revenue recognition, consolidation (VIE) and fair value issues surrounding structured commodity contracts.
In this position, employees will take a lead role in conducting accounting due diligence for structured commodity contracts. This encompasses a thorough examination of structured commodity contracts, in-depth accounting analysis, policy research, and a comprehensive understanding of the commercial aspects of assigned transactions. Successful team members will develop the essential technical accounting, commercial, and professional skills through hands-on training with subject matter experts. They will also collaborate closely with experienced leaders from business units across the company, such as energy marketing and trading, market risk, renewables development, business management, project valuation, legal, and more.
Perform accounting review and due diligence for assigned contracts and prepare supporting documentation
Develop and maintain expert knowledge of derivative, lease, revenue recognition and fair value guidance and related GAAP such as consolidation (VIEs), etc.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive commercial understanding of assigned transactions, products, and markets
Implement NextEra's existing accounting policies and draft new policies as needed
Determine the appropriate derivative, lease, and revenue accounting conclusions for assigned contracts
Prepare and maintain written documentation of these contracts, including positions papers and standard documentation
Respond to transaction review requests and manage the deal review process with commercial personnel
Identify and analyze key provisions in contracts to reach appropriate accounting conclusions
Resolve complex accounting issues related to assigned transactions
Articulate positions taken on these issues to team leader and commercial personnel
Maintain strong working relationships with front office personnel, attorneys, internal accounting personnel and internal and external auditors
Manage multiple tasks and projects
Work with internal and external auditors
Perform additional due diligence and research projects, as assigned
Ideal candidate will possess
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Analytical skills for applying technical GAAP and NextEra accounting policy to complex transactions
Verbal and written communication skills
Process management skills
Ability to negotiate with internal customers
Ability to work independently and within team environment
Self-motivation and sense of ownership and responsibility
Willingness and aptitude for reading and understanding complex transactions, products, and commercial drivers
Willingness and aptitude for working with technical accounting guidance
Job Overview
Employees in this job take the lead role in special projects, including researching, analyzing and reporting on issues that affect the company, making recommendations for solutions, and following through to resolution.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Prepares financial reports that are in compliance with GAAP, in a timely manner, to accurately reflect the financial status of the company
Maintains a good understanding of, and applies, GAAP, SEC regulations, and relative company policies, practices and procedures
Assures accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls
Prepares schedules and journal entries
Provides guidance and direction to other team members
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business
Experience: 4+ years
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Master's - Business Administration
Master's - Accounting / Finance
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Energy Marketing, 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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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