Accountant

Entergy • New Orleans, LA

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

This purpose of this job is to serve as a role in an accounting function. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 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
• 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.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Proficient in use of MS Office application.
• Ability to work independently and team environment
• Strong focus on process improvements
• Ability to lead project teams.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Performs assignments requiring understanding and application and review of 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 billed and unbilled revenues, and various regulatory assets and liabilities.
• Prepares monthly analysis and communicates results of financial analyses to management.
• Supports month end close, various regulatory filings, and responses to internal and external data requests.
• Identify and assist in continuous improvement opportunities to streamline processes and reporting for revenues.

Benefits

• 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.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
• Reasonable accommodations for online applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level