Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

**This position may be filled as an Accountant III, Lead or Sr Lead depending on the qualifications and/or the experience of the candidate.** 

Job Summary/Purpose:

The Accountant (III, Lead or Sr Lead) will assist with providing accounting guidance, research, analysis and support in accordance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Uniform System of Accounts, support the Corporate Reporting process, and assist with the regulatory discovery process.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participate in the monthly financial close process, including coordinating with various Finance groups and preparing closing journal entries.
• Assist with Entergy Corporation parent company consolidation accounting matters, including financial reporting and legal entity tree management, consolidation and equitization journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Perform research and make accounting decisions that support both SEC reporting and FERC accounting requirements.
• Support compliance with FERC Uniform System of Accounts, the regulatory discovery process, and external financial reporting for FERC.
• Leverage technical system knowledge on process improvement initiatives and participate on various financial systems projects and other FERC/Corporate Reporting initiatives.

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.

Desired: CPA preferred

Minimum experience required of the position

• Accountant  III: 3+ years of business experience in accounting or related field.
• Accountant Lead: 5+ years of business experience in accounting or related field.
• Accountant, Sr. Lead: 8+ years of business experience in accounting or related field.

                 Desired: Experienced FERC Uniform System of Accounts compliance and utility accounting.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• Utility accounting experience and working knowledge of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify problems, trends, and reasonableness of results, and identify/recommend possible solutions to issues.
• Excellent project management skills required, including the ability to manage multiple and frequently changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 120046
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI 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.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.