Accountant

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Job Summary/Purpose:

Provides business process or technical expertise is a variety of accounting areas. This job is instrumental in issue identification and problem-solving to improve accounting processes. Communicates or presents analytical results to others. Establishes and maintains accounting policies and controls and prepares financial reports or presentations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Minimum Requirements: Effectively communicates analytical results.

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

Minimum experience required for the position:

5 years of experience in accounting. Utility accounting experience desired; working knowledge of the FERC uniform system of accounts is a plus.

But not limited to:

Proficiency with the application of accounting controls and processes; Advanced knowledge of Entergy business and processes. Displays strong analytical skills by efficiently using knowledge of tools and business processes to identify problems and resolve issues; Strong leadership and organizational skills; Strong oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization; Proficiency with use of MS Office application. Ability to work independently and team environment; Strong focus on process improvements; Functioning in a lead role on a project sub-team.

Desired: Professional Certifications like CPA or making progress toward CPA.

Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans Job Function: Professional FLSA Status: Relocation Option: Level II Union description/code: Number of Openings: 1 Req ID: 119158 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.