Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

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

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

Located in New Orleans LA

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Job Summary/Purpose:

The Accountant (III, Lead, or Senior Lead) will assist with Entergy Consolidated financial reporting, internal financial reporting, and support of SEC filings, FERC filings, and other miscellaneous financial reporting.  Assist with preparation of financial presentations and analysis at the Entergy Consolidated or segment reporting level, including Investor Relations materials and Audit Committee materials.  Additionally, this position will perform research on accounting and SEC disclosure issues and work with external auditors on audit and reporting issues.  This position will also support Entergy’s strategic initiatives from an External & Corporate Reporting perspective.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial presentations and analysis at the Entergy Consolidated and segment reporting level, including Investor Relations and Audit Committee materials.
• Participate in the monthly financial close process, including analyzing monthly financial statement results for Finance management.
• Perform SEC and other external financial reporting, including preparation of SEC Form 10-K/10-Q, FERC Form 1/3Q, and other financial reports filed with the SEC and other regulatory authorities.
• Perform research on accounting and SEC reporting issues, including active monitoring of rule-makings and industry guidance.
• Prepare, analyze, and review complex financial statements, identifying risks and ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.
• Participate on internal financial systems projects and evaluation of accounting and financial implications of strategic initiatives.
• Proactively strive for process efficiency while maintaining or increasing quality through automation and continuous improvement.
• Work with external auditors on audit and other reporting issues.
• Support bond offerings, regulatory filings, and transaction initiatives such as the preparation of carve-out financials.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum education and experience required of the position

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred. 2+years of relevant work experience is required.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Experience with preparation of SEC financial statements and disclosures preferred
• Utility accounting experience and working knowledge of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts preferred
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify problems, trends, and reasonableness of results, and identify/recommend possible solutions to issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple and frequently changing priorities
• Ability to effectively coordinate with other departments/functions

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

CPA desired.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: [[customString3]]
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
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Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 103991
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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

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.

Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 118451
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.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.