Accountant

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking an Accountant Lead or Senior Lead in the New Orleans area to supervise miscellaneous accounts receivable and drive key accounting processes. The role emphasizes leadership, analytical skills, and process improvement while coordinating with IT on system interfaces.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5+ to 8+ years of related experience in banking or finance. Hybrid work arrangements are available, and the role may involve up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Proficient in accounting controls and processes; strong analytical skills.
• SOX knowledge and coordination with auditors is a plus.
• Experience with utility accounting and Entergy processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations; apply accounting principles.
• Own business processes and related controls.
• Provide customer service to internal/external customers; lead projects or teams.
• Manage monthly receivables accounting; support month-end close and data requests.
• Collaborate with IT on system interfaces; identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Written and spoken communication

MS Office

Process improvement

Accounting controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Job description

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Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

PS Job Title: Accountant

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

***This position may be filled as an Accountant Lead or Senior Lead depending on the experience and qualifications of the candidate***

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

This purpose of this job is to serve in the lead position in Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable. The job will be responsible for and/or execute key accounting processes. The job will also entail leading system and/or process improvement initiatives as well as being required to communicate financial or project related results. The assignments will vary from one incumbent to another but will require leadership and strong analytical skills by efficiently using knowledge of tools and business processes to identify problems and resolve issues.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs assignments requiring understanding and application and reviewof accounting principles, practices, and concepts (i.e. preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, etc.).
• Accepts ownership of business processes and associated controls.
• Provides customer service to internal and external customers.
• Provide leadership in a project or team environment.
• Maintains monthly accounting associated with receivables.
• Understands system interfaces and works closely with IT on issues related to the systems.
• Supports month end close,responses to internal and external data requests and requests for system testing.
• Identify and assist in continuous improvement opportunities to streamline processes and reporting for revenues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum experience required of the position:

• Accountant Lead:5+ years of business experience in banking, finance, project development or related fields.
• Accountant, Sr. Lead:8+years of business experience in banking, finance, project development or related field

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• Knowledge: Proficient in the application of accounting controls and processes; Displays strong analytical skills by efficiently using knowledge of tools and business processes to identify problems and resolve issues; Utility accounting experience; working knowledge of the FERC uniform system of accounts a plus; Advanced knowledge of Entergy business and processes; Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements and testing in coordination with internal and external auditors.
• Skills: Excellent leadership and organizational skills; Excellent oral and written communications skills; Proficient in use of MS Office application.
• Abilities: Ability to work independently and team environment; Strong focus on process improvements; Ability to lead project teams.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• Professional Certifications like CPA or making progress toward CPA preferred.

Primary Location: Louisiana-New OrleansLouisiana : New Orleans || Louisiana : Hammond
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124135
PS Job Title: Accountant
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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.

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.

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 [e-mail] 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.