Accountant I

Accountant I

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Location(s): North Palm Beach, FL, US, 33408

Company: NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy is the world's largest producer of wind and solar energy. With operations in nearly all 50 states and four provinces in Canada, our nearly 15,000 employees are committed to finding innovative, industry-leading solutions to provide safe, reliable and affordable clean energy to millions of customers throughout North America. 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. Do you want to help us achieve Real Zero? Join our world-class team today..

Position Specific Description

Palms Insurance is NextEra Energy, Inc.'s wholly-owned insurance subsidiary that provides coverage for both affiliated and non-affiliated insurance risks. The Palms finance team is an integral part of developing strategy for managing risk and executing on growth initiatives. We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious accountant who enjoys operating in an evolving environment with a diverse and growing book of business. Key responsibilities include the following:

-Prepare monthly journal entries

-Prepare and maintain monthly premium billings and invoice payment logs

-Perform account reconciliations in key accounts

-Review and run reports in SAP

-Prepare financial statements for statutory filings

-Assist finance team with ad-hoc reporting, including research and actual vs forecast analysis

-Participate in the development and delivery of continuously improving reports to management

-CPA Preferred

-Insurance industry experience preferred

Job Overview

Employees in this role assist in researching, analyzing and reporting on issues that affect the company, recommending possible solutions, and assisting with the follow-up activities to resolve them.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares financial reports in a timely manner that are in compliance with GAAP and accurately reflect the financial status of the company

• Assures accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls

• Independently prepares schedules and journal entries

• Keeps abreast of and applies GAAP, SEC regulations, and relative company policies, practices and procedures

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business

• Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's - Business Administration

• Master's - Accounting / Finance

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics

Organization: Palms Management Services, 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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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