Associate Accounting Technician

Requisition ID: 94398

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

Job Description:

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.

Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3\.0 or higher to be considered.

Position Specific Description:

The Financial Center of Excellence is currently seeking a motivated accounting part\-time college student who is ready to apply knowledge of financial terms and principles to an authentic real\-world experience. The candidate will assist with a wide range of duties, including analyzing data, recording monthly accounting journal entries, entering data, and learning about various accounting activities. This is an exciting opportunity for any student pursuing a career in accounting.

Under direct supervision, this job applies diversified knowledge of accounting principles and practices to support the Transactional Accounting team. Develops knowledge and skills related to financial systems used in accounting along with improving customer service skills. Goal is to become familiar with a wide range of activities within the Transactional Accounting team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with month\-end financial close
• Assist with Cash Application activities
• Assist with FPL Accounts Receivable activities
• Assist with various journal entry transactions
• Assist with various account reconciliation tasks
• Assist with wire and ACH activities for FPL \& NEER

Requirements:

• Enrollment in accounting college program
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Interest in process improvement
• Basic understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

• Practical experience with a wide variety of accounting activities
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with seasoned professionals
• Opportunity to participate in networking events and company meetings

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, 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 journal entries, account reconciliations, or accounts receivable transactions for multiple companies.
• Audits various data inflows \& outflows.
• Manages electronic workflow, monitors and resolves open transactional accounting items.
• Interacts with all levels of employees as needed to perform responsibilities.
• Works on special projects as requested.
• Performs other job\-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High School Grad / GED
• Current enrollment in an accounting college program
• Experience: 0\+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Job Overview

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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

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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

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• High School Grad / GED
• Experience:0\+ years

Preferred Qualifications

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• 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: NextEra Energy Resources, 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.

NextEra Energy and 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.

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.

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