NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 86303

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

The Finance Operations, Accounts Payable Team Leader oversees the Accounts Payable functions at NextEra Energy. The ideal candidate should have a background in systems and accounting, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, vendors, and internal business units. As well as strong understanding of SOX and system controls. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading accounts payable staff, including daily invoice and payment processing
• Supporting the 1099 & 1042S processes
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of GAAP and basic accounting principles
• Appropriately prioritizing incoming requests
• Participating in and ensuring the timeliness of AP-related closing activities
• Assisting in resolving invoice or payment discrepancies
• Continuously searching for ways to improve processes or reduce costs
• Exercising strong analytical skills
• Exhibiting strong management skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience and knowledge of SAP Financials
• Familiarity with Jira Application

Job Overview

This position handles overall supervision of the Accounts Payable (AP) functions for multiple company environments. Employees supervise staff who process trade, intercompany, and payroll related AP, expense accounts, and vendor set-up and maintenance.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs research, analytical activities, reviews, and audits
• Identifies and recommends changes to processes to enhance accuracy of accounting data and/or efficiencies
• Coordinates projects with staff, management, and other employees as necessary to resolve issues or implement new processes
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 4+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisor/Management Experience: 3+ years

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full 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. 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 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. Please see our policy for more information.