Accountant - Energy Trading
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Accountant - Energy Trading
Date:
Jul 13, 2025
Company:
NextEra Energy
Requisition ID:
87637
NextEra Energy Marketing is one of the nations leading electricity and natural gas marketers, and a key player in the energy markets in the United States and Canada. As a part of NextEra Energy Resources, we specialize in innovative energy strategies that maximize market value for our customers and stakeholders. Our team is skilled in market analysis, trading, risk management and delivering tailored customer solutions across North America. If you are a strategic thinker eager to make a significant impact in the fast-paced energy industry, join our team today.
Position Specific Description
NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC is looking for a Principal Accountant reporting to our Director Accounting MTM, Reporting and Forecasting.
In this role you will:
Provide accounting support and reporting services to the energy trading and marketing business units
Prepare financial reports that are in compliance with GAAP and adjusted earnings policies, in a timely manner, that accurately reflect the financial position, operating results and cash flows of NEEs trading & marketing activities
Maintain SOX Compliance by ensuring financial data integrity, monitoring and maintaining a strong control environment
Be responsible for key parts of the mark to market (MTM) accounting function, which records commodity and treasury derivative transactions across the NEE organization
Provide support to management on the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow impact of various trading strategies and transactions
Specific Responsibilities
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Daily and monthly reporting of trading results including variance analysis on any trader P&L discrepancies
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
Create and maintain Accounting Master Reference Data in the Energy Trading Accounting systems, including Legal Entities, Portfolios, Profit Centers and Charge Types
Responsible for accurate and timely preparation of company derivative and fair value financial statement footnote disclosures
Business Unit Financial Planning & Analysis Support
Input monthly P&L forecast for trading business units based on analysis provided to and discussions with business unit leadership
Prepare and submit forecasted balance sheet and cash flows
Deliver daily and monthly Trading P&L reporting, analyze variances, and review results with trade floor personnel
Prepare monthly budget vs. actual and variance explanations:
Provide inputs for the Companys interest rate swap forecasting process
Provide Accounting and Financial support for operational questions, as needed
SOX compliance:
Identify and report any compliance issues and maintain data integrity
Lead, monitor and support audit requests timely and accurately
Ideal Candidate will have:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
Advanced Excel Skills
Proficient in SAP, Trading accounting systems and Microsoft Business Intelligence (MSBI)
Strong technical accounting knowledge, with proven analytical skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate guidance and recommendations to management
Six Sigma and Process improvement mindset
Ability to multi-task
Expertise in Energy Trading Accounting
Job Overview
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature
Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions and present to management
Maintains awareness of accounting issues being considered by regulatory bodies and advises management of important matters
Ensures consistent application of accounting policies
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business
Experience: 6+ years
Qualifications
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click
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Employee Group:
Exempt
Employee Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:
NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC
Relocation Provided:
Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to , , , , , marital status, , , , expression, genetics, , 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 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 contractors legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy
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Nearest Major Market:
Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market:
Miami
Job Segment:
Energy
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