Associate Accounting Technician

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Date: May 16, 2025

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

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  87009 

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to approximately 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

This is an exciting opportunity for any student pursuing a degree in Finance or Accounting, who has a desire to grow their technical skillet and become more technically capable. Work expectations would require 20-25 hours a week in person at our Juno Beach Headquarters. 

 

Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered, and must be actively enrolled in a college/university

 

General Responsibilities:

         

  • Process routine and non-routine accounting data in various areas of the business unit.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of bookkeeping accounting principles.
  • Able to use job-specific computer systems (SAP, Emburse, etc.).
  • Assist in special projects and analysis under the direction of exempt personnel.
  • Good communication skills, oral and written
  • Good record keeping and organization skills

 

 

Specific Responsibilities:

 

  • Invoice & Expense Report Processing Support:
     

Responsible for:

    • Reviewing, Routing and Resolving incoming Invoice and Expense Report processing requests for the Service Desks
    • Entering invoices for assigned workload within the established time frame
    • Able work closely with vendors and employees to resolve invoice and Expense Report discrepancies

 

Miscellaneous Responsibilities:
 

    • Assist users in resolving invoicing issues
    • Projects as assigned – individual/team

 

Other

  • Technically strong, with proven computer skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Effective task prioritization
  • Understanding of basic accounting/bookkeeping
  • High respect for corporate ethics and internal controls
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong work ethics and a team player

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • In pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service minded
  • Action oriented
  • Desire to grow technical skillset / learn a new technical language

 

Benefits

  • Practical experience with a wide variety of Financial System activities
  • Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with seasoned professionals
  • Opportunity to participate in networking events and company meetings
  • Opportunity to gain experience in an area of SAP that sets you apart from your peers

 

Job Overview

This job performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical and accounting functions in accordance with standard NextEra Energy 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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Under direct supervision:
•   Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems
•   Processes accounts payable or 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:0+ 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:  College Part 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.

 


Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

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