External Reporting Accountant

Entergy • New Orleans, LA

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant (III, Lead, or Senior Lead) will perform SEC financial reporting, including Form 10-K and 10-Q, and lead or support other external financial reporting, including FERC financial reporting, benefits reporting and other miscellaneous financial reporting. 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 Reporting perspective.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+years of relevant work experience is required.
• Accountant III: 3 + years of business experience in accounting or related fields.
• Accountant Lead: 5 + years of business experience in accounting or related fields.
• Accountant, Sr. Lead: 8 + years of business experience in accounting or related field
• Strong analytical skills
• Technical knowledge of accounting
• 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
• Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with preparation of SEC financial statements and disclosures preferred
• Utility accounting experience preferred
• Working knowledge of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts preferred
• CPA desired

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees