Accounting Settlement Specialist

NextEra Energy Resources is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power and renewable energy from the wind and sun in North America.

Position Specific Description

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for the reconciliation and settlement of third-party energy commodity purchases/sales and NEER Generating Assets merchant energy sales through the preparation and processing of settlement invoices. Provide settlement-related support to PMI trading organization, NEER Business Management and other Finance/Accounting business units. Special projects as assigned by Accounting Manager.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Accounting and Reporting

Settlement, recording and reporting of bilateral and Independent System Operator (“ISO”) energy transactions in various energy markets including PJM, ERCOT, ISONE, MISO, CAISO, SPP and NYISO

Settlement, reconciliation and reporting of Full Requirements (“FR”), Unit Contingent, and Energy Management Services (“EMS”) contracts with complicated settlement structures

Responsible for accurate and timely payment of daily/weekly/monthly ISO invoices

Reconcile assigned deals, research discrepancies and resolve differences with ISO’s and counterparties

Verify and review all open A/R and A/P prior to month end to ensure prompt payment to and from counterparties

Maintain ISO Link master data configuration and integrity, manage ISO Link data, work with IT to troubleshoot and correct data issues

Assist manager with month end close activities performing review of estimates and actuals for NEER Assets, FR, EMS and other trader activities for various markets to ensure estimates are reasonable and complete

Front-office P&L checkouts during month-end close, including Load Summary Report (“LSR”) preparation and distribution

Review and analysis of Renewable Energy Credit (“REC”) transactions including FR REC obligation accruals & deliveries, and REC Inventory transactions and balances

Ensure prepayments are properly accounted for in the appropriate contract month and reporting period

2. SOX compliance

Ensure energy trading transactions are recorded and reported in compliance with SOX processes

Ensure Phoenix auto-posted invoices reconcile and include proper support

Identify and report any compliance issues and maintain data integrity

Provide support for audit requests timely and accurately

3. Special Projects

Assist in the development of new settlements systems, processes and controls

Other projects as assigned by Manager

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Proficient in SAP, Phoenix and MSBI

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

Advanced Excel Skills

Other:

Detailed oriented

Data analysis and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate guidance and recommendations to management

Process improvement mindset

Ability to multi-task and quickly shift priorities as needed

Job Overview

Employees in this role are responsible for the most complex settlement responsibilities focused around third-party energy commodity purchases through the preparation and processing of settlement invoices. This position will also work to identify settlement discrepancies and work with customers, schedulers and/or traders to resolve those discrepancies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
Under general supervision:

Prepares and analyzes closing reports, assists with ad hoc requests

Responds to various information requests from internal and external auditors and other groups

Assists with processing settlement invoices/purchase statements and for providing management with explanations (volumetric/valuation) for estimate to actual variances

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Experience:3+ years

Preferred Qualifications

None

Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC
Location: Juno Beach, Florida
Other Work Locations: Florida
Relocation Provided: No

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