Job Title: Accountant I - II

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD) 

This will be a hybrid role, with the expectations that the employee is able to report to the Hammond office according to schedule

This position will be filled as an Accountant I or II

Accountant I:

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: 

The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for payroll processing, review of processing work of other team members, and special projects.  This position will also partner with stakeholder groups on joint initiatives to ensure accuracy and efficiency of payroll processes.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all payroll-related processing activities
• Review payroll processing of Payroll staff to ensure accuracy
• Process and/or review payroll related tax wires, tax filing, and W-s’s
• Respond to various audit requests / RFI’s from both external and internal customers
• Partner and communicate with representatives from HR, Legal, Finance, IT, etc on payroll related matters/issues
• Continuously drive process improvements and automation to enhance payroll processes
• Quickly troubleshoot and resolve issues when they arise, address the root cause, and recommend opportunities for improvement
• Query data to respond to adhoc requests; able to synthesize data to provide information to others
• Lead and participate on special projects

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education and experience required of the position

Accountant I: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 1+ years’ experience in accounting or payroll processing. In lieu of degree minimum 5+ years’ experience in accounting or payroll processing is required.

Accountant II: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 2+ years’ experience in accounting or payroll processing. In lieu of degree minimum 6+ years’ experience in accounting or payroll processing is required.

 Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position 

• Some knowledge of payroll functions (HR, Payroll, or Payroll Controls) including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
• Experience in PeopleSoft HCM, Time and Labor, and Cognos preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on Excel)
• Experience in leading cross functional projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with all levels of the organization
• Flexible, organized, and detail oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects or tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong focus on process improvements
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
N/A 

Accountant II:

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: 

The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for payroll processing, review of processing work of other team members, and special projects.  This position will also partner with stakeholder groups on joint initiatives to ensure accuracy and efficiency of payroll processes.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all payroll-related processing activities
• Review payroll processing of Payroll staff to ensure accuracy
• Respond to various audit requests / RFI’s from both external and internal customers
• Partner and communicate with representatives from HR, Legal, Finance, IT, etc on payroll related matters/issues
• Continuously drive process improvements and automation to enhance payroll processes
• Quickly troubleshoot and resolve issues when they arise, address the root cause, and recommend opportunities for improvement
• Query data to respond to adhoc requests; able to synthesize data to provide information to others
• Lead and participate on special projects

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education and experience required of the position

Accountant II: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 2+ years’ experience in accounting or payroll processing. In lieu of degree minimum 6+ years’ experience in accounting or payroll processing is required.

  Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position 

• Knowledge of payroll functions (HR, Payroll, or Payroll Controls) including preparation, balancing, internal control.  Demonstrated ability to process payroll for a large company.
• Experience in PeopleSoft HCM, Time and Labor, and Cognos preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on Excel)
• Experience in leading cross functional projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with all levels of the organization
• Flexible, organized, and detail oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects or tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong focus on process improvements
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
N/A 

Primary Location: Louisiana-Hammond Louisiana : Hammond || Louisiana : New Orleans 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 122445
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.  Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.