Principal Accountant

Requisition ID:  89682 

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!
 

Position Specific Description

Employees in this job take the lead role in special projects, including researching, analyzing, and reporting on issues that affect the company.  The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and take ownership of various projects, adding value through critical thinking and knowledge of the energy industry.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing financial reports in a timely manner that are in compliance with GAAP and accurately reflect the financial status of the company
• Keeps abreast of and apply GAAP, SEC regulations, and relative company policies, practices and procedures
• Ensures accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls
• Prepares schedules and journal entries
• Prepare monthly state and federal reports for the following agencies:
  
  • General Land Office (GLO)
  • Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR)
  • Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR)
  • Commissioner of Land Office (CLO)
  • Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC)
• Severance Tax Filings for the following States:  
  
  • Texas 
  • Louisiana
  • Oklahoma
• Maintain tax rates and new setups within ERP.
• Record severance tax reimbursements related to marketing fee adjustments.
• Calculate and process owner interest payments.
• Assist with owner inquiries 
• Process the monthly royalty payment cycles and perform payment analysis.
• Reconcile Royalty Suspense and facilitate monthly Debit Payable meeting.
• Prepare and distribute monthly close calendar
• Build and maintain cross-departmental relationships to ensure information flow
• Special projects or task as needed

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

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  NextEra Energy Project Management, 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. 

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