Sr Accountant

Requisition ID:  79704 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy Retail is seeking a Senior Accountant to join as a Senior Gas Accountant as part of the Gexa Accounting team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and take ownership of various projects, adding value through critical thinking and inter-personal skills with knowledge of either the retail gas or power industry.
 
Specific Responsibilities include:
•    Prepare month end journal entries and supporting documentation (revenues, cost of goods sold, receivables, prepaids, fixed assets, deposits, accrued interest, etc.)
•    Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
•    Prepare month end close results file.
•    Compile and analyze financial information for regulatory reporting
•    Analyze costs by responsibility center and communicate monthly with business owners
 
 
The ideal candidate will possess the following performance attributes and competencies:
•    Driven – committed to career development through personal improvement.
•    Problem solver - proactive thinker with practical solutions, very analytical, and orientation to be tightly linked to business strategies and financial priorities.
•    Professional skills – strong interpersonal skills, builds and nurtures cross functional teams and relationships, respects others, is tactfully assertive, has a bias for action, and follows through to completion.
•    Technical skills – experience researching, interpreting and applying accounting rules and policies.
•    Process & project management – strong planning and organizational skills
•    Integrity – strong ethic to comply with legal, regulatory, and company rules and policies.
•    SAP Experience
•    Advanced proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivots, formulas, etc.)
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    SQL report writing, PowerBI and Access database experience helpful but not required

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  Gexa Energy, LP 
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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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