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Tax Analyst

**Date:** Aug 25, 2025

**Location(s):** Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

**Company:** NextEra Energy

**Requisition ID:** 90138

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

As a Tax Analyst specializing in Sales and Use Tax at NextEra Energy, you will serve as a key contributor to our tax compliance team, ensuring adherence to state and local tax regulations across our diverse energy portfolio. You will be responsible for preparing tax filings, conducting research and analysis, supporting audit activities, and contributing to tax automation initiatives. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in indirect taxation while supporting a leading clean-energy company's continued growth in a rapidly evolving tax landscape.

You will perform financial and transactional analysis, support compliance activities, prepare tax returns and filings, and assist with process improvement initiatives. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic team environment while managing multiple priorities.

Primary duties can include but are not limited to the following:

+ Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax, municipal utility, franchise, and gross receipts tax returns for assigned jurisdictions.

+ Conduct tax research and analysis to support compliance decisions and business inquiries.

+ Monitor tax law changes and assess their potential impact on company operations.

+ Prepare sales and use tax registrations and license renewals.

+ Maintain sales tax compliance calendar and ensure timely filing deadlines are met.

+ Review and respond to tax notices and correspondence from taxing authorities.

+ Maintain exemption certificate management system and prepare certificates as needed.

+ Support audit activities by preparing documentation and assisting with data requests.

+ Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis for indirect tax accounts.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address tax implications of business transactions.

+ Assist with tax automation initiatives and system implementations.

+ Support process improvement projects to enhance compliance efficiency.

+ Monitor and respond to requests through the indirect tax team's support system.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.

+ Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance, preferably in energy, utilities, or related industries.

+ Experience preparing tax returns and conducting basic tax research.

+ Knowledge of state and local sales and use tax regulations and compliance requirements.

+ SAP experience preferred; familiarity with tax software such as Vertex or Avalara a plus.

+ Competence in using tax research tools and databases.

Skills & Competencies:

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to leverage technology for process improvements and data analytics.

+ Solid written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team objectives.

+ Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing demands.

+ Adaptability to changing tax laws and evolving business processes.

+ Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and integrity in all tax-related activities.

+ Demonstrated engagement and initiative in professional development and process enhancement.

This position provides an excellent foundation for career growth within NextEra Energy's tax organization while contributing to our mission of leading the clean energy transition.

Job Overview

This job is responsible for moderate to complex projects associated with the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of all or specifically assigned tax returns, separate company corporate income tax and partnership tax returns, consolidated tax returns and related reports.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews federal/state/local income tax returns, schedules, extensions and payment estimates in line with the company’s tax filing calendar

• Conducts financial and economic analyses, developing and preparing the organization’s financial plans and budgets and interpreting financial reports and tax returns

• Researches inquiries from government agencies regarding filings, compliance, and other claims

• Prepares tax calculations to support tax controversy analyses

• Conducts tax assumptions in project models

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Master's - Accounting / Finance

• Tax Compliance

• Tax Research

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

**Employee Group:** Exempt

**Employee Type:** Full Time

**Job Category:** Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics

**Organization:** Florida Power & Light Company

**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 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, 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.

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