NextEra Energy Resources is a competitive energy supplier utilizing clean fuels to generate electricity. It is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), one of the nation's largest providers of electricity-related services with annual revenues of nearly $16 billion and total assets over $45 billion. NEE's other principal subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company, is one of the nation's largest electric utilities, serving 4.4 million customer accounts in Florida.
NextEra Energy Resources develops, builds and operates electricity-generating facilities fueled by wind, nuclear, solar, hydroelectric power, natural gas, and oil. The total portfolio has 18,800 megawatts of generating capacity from more than 100 facilities operating in 26 states and Canada. Of that total, more than 60 percent are wind-powered facilities.
Position Background
Due to extensive growth in our wind generation business, we are seeking a Project Accountant to join the Project Accounting Department of NextEra Energy Resources. This position will expose the candidate to one of the fastest growing technologies in the energy industry while providing the opportunity to learn from experts in the field.
Job Description
The successful candidate will have strong drive and a will to succeed and take ownership of assigned projects, adding value through critical thinking and strong inter-personal skills. Under the supervision of a Wind Manager, the candidate must:
Learn and understand the business; including market forces, key operational drivers and key accounting issues for assigned projects
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement of assigned projects
Understand the accounting impact of all relevant project documents
Develop a thorough understanding of all journal entries affecting the assigned projects
Meet all assigned deadlines related to the accounting close and forecasting process
Work closely with other accounting personnel, business managers and financial reporting team to ensure the proper accounting, consolidation and reporting of all assigned projects
Ensure compliance with current GAAP and identify and implement applicable new GAAP
Prepare timely and accurate quarterly and annual financial statements
Prepare timely and accurate management reports and support external reporting (e.g., 10K, 10Q, etc)
Ensure SOx compliance with all processes impacting the assigned projects and provide timely responses to auditor requests
Prepare monthly tax provisions
Participate in project-level financings and other Treasury initiatives
Accept and perform special projects, such as software implementation initiatives, Six Sigma projects and new GAAP implementation
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, 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
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2-4 years' experience, preferably in a large public accounting firm
Undergraduate degree in accounting required, with advanced degree and/or CPA preferred
Exposure to the accounting close and financial reporting process preferred
Tax accounting experience, specifically preparing or reviewing tax provisions, is a plus
Strong analytical skills
Understanding of SEC and GAAP financial reporting requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Excellent written and oral communication
Dynamic interpersonal skills: works well with others, builds effective working relationships throughout the organization
Systems aptitude and experience, experience with SAP a plus
Salary: . Date posted: 06/08/2012
PowerPlantPro - 11 months ago
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