Accounting Technician

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Date: Apr 11, 2025

Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  86864 

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and dependable electricity to over 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!

 

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced Accounting Technician to support the functional day-to-day transactions of the company in the Tax Payment COE. 

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Perform a variety of accounting functions in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, cash or related financial area in various areas of the tax department.
  • Apply advanced bookkeeping accounting principles in the performance of daily responsibilities.
  • Meet all assigned Month End close deadlines as outlined in the close calendar.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Identify and complete all tasks that can be performed prior to month end.
  • Ensure SOX compliance with all processes
  • Conduct special projects and analysis as needed
  • Prepare master data forms S4HANA (SAP).
  • Perform Quarterly General Ledger Account Reconciliations
  • Provide audit support to external auditors

 

Qualifications:

  • Good communication skills, oral and written, good record keeping and organization skills
  • Detail oriented and strong multitasking skills
  • Two year Associate Degree in Accounting is preferred.
  • High School / GED required.
  • 3 - 5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
  • Proficient in Excel.
  • Knowledge of Sharepoint and Confluence is a plus.
  • S4HANA (SAP) knowledge is a plus.
  • Local candidates preferred.

Job Overview

Employees in this job apply some advanced skills to perform a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical and accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, project accounting, tax accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable or related financial area. Individuals in this role may reconcile bank accounts, post information and balances in general or subsidiary ledgers, process payments and compile segments of monthly closings, annual reports, etc. either manually or via SAP. Employees in this role may adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position and may assist in orienting and training lower level employees.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Under direct supervision:
•   Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems
•   Processes accounts payable and accounts receivable and sets up and maintains vendors for multiple companies
•   Audits invoices entered at remote locations for completeness and accuracy, corrects errors in accordance with procedure
•   Manages electronic workflow, monitors and resolves open invoice items, prepares and processes domestic and foreign wire transfers
•   Creates and maintains vendor data to include IRS 1099 reporting requirements
•   Interacts with all levels of employees as needed to perform responsibilities
•   Works on special projects as requested
•   Applies advance bookkeeping practices for project accounting
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications


•  High School Grad / GED
•  Experience:1+ years

Preferred Qualifications

  • None

 

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

 

Employee Group:  Non Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
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 recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

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

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