Accountant II

Company: NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) Requisition ID: 94578 NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America, developing, financing, constructing, operating, and maintaining transmission assets across the continent. NextEra Energy Transmission is seeking an Accountant I to join our accounting team at our Juno Beach headquarters. This is an exceptional opportunity to launch or advance your career in a role that sits at the intersection of accounting expertise and the evolving energy industry. Why Choose Our Team? Learn the Regulated Utility Business: Gain invaluable exposure to the complex and fascinating world of regulated utilities, developing specialized knowledge that's highly sought after in the energy sector Diverse Learning Environment: Work across multiple accounting areas including regulatory accounting, financial reporting, and compliance - broadening your skill set beyond traditional corporate accounting while developing a controllership mindset Industry Impact: Contribute to the financial management of critical energy infrastructure that powers communities across the nation Professional Growth: Develop expertise in utility accounting and ratemaking as well as FERC regulations that will differentiate you throughout your career Collaborative Culture: Partner with cross‑functional teams including business management and operations to understand the full business impact of financial decisions Key Responsibilities Prepare journal entries for revenue, receivables, regulatory assets and liabilities, accruals, amortization and prepaid expenses Prepare comprehensive general ledger reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts monthly Analyze monthly transactions for regulated companies and collaborate with other departments to investigate and explain variances Prepare critical monthly and quarterly reports for both internal management and external regulatory bodies Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation, including footnotes and specialized FERC reporting Participate in year‑end external audits by preparing detailed schedules and comprehensive supporting documentation Develop and maintain desktop procedures to ensure process excellence and knowledge transfer Provide analytical support for ad hoc reporting and special projects as business needs arise What You’ll Gain This role offers the unique opportunity to understand how accounting principles apply in a regulated environment while contributing to the financial management of essential energy infrastructure. You’ll develop specialized skills in utility accounting while working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about both technical excellence and the energy industry’s future. Job Overview Assists in preparing financial reports in a timely manner that are in compliance with GAAP and accurately reflect the financial status of the company. Keeps abreast of and applies GAAP, SEC regulations, and relative company policies, practices and procedures. Ensures accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls. Prepares schedules and journal entries. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance / Business Experience: 1+ years Preferred Qualifications NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics Organization: NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation 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‑View email address on click.appcast.io , 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. NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third‑party recruiting firms or agencies. Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach Nearest Secondary Market: Miami #J-18808-Ljbffr