Senior Accountant-Associate

Entergy • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Accountant - Associate, Sr within the Transmission and Distribution Capital Projects organization is responsible for financial, contracting and compliance tasks associated with the execution of capital projects within the Transmission and Distribution Plan portfolio. The tasks include, but are not limited to, establishment of construction contracts, contract management/monitoring, invoice processing and development of financial reports. This position reports to the Supervisor, Project Controls and will support a diverse team of Cost Analysts, Project Managers, Construction Engineers, Construction Managers, Operations Coordinators, and other Sr. Management.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 5 years of Business Accounting or Office management experience required.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Entergy Corporate applications (Asset Suite, PowerPlan, & Maximo).
• Familiar will all company policies and procedures.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral with internal and external customers.
• Willing to work extended hours as needed.
• Self-starter with high initiative, & a willingness to learn new processes.
• Excellent multitasking and team working capability a must.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• Banking, accounting operations, or accounts payable/receivable experience strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Administers Entergy’s contract management system in support of critical supply chain and compliance processes required for active or planned construction activities. This includes management of requisitions (requests) for contracts, releases and change requests from initial submission through final approval and contract execution.
• Performs general contract management duties including active tracking and monitoring of spend, balance and contract terms with frequent status reporting to relevant stakeholders.
• Manages invoice processing for construction contractors, material vendors and/or service providers. This includes verifying vendor invoices for accuracy, code block validation, an understanding of contract release structure, and approval routing and payment processing.
• Assists with the monthly invoice accrual process with Finance to ensure accurate cost tracking/forecasting on active or planned construction activities.
• Must be willing to assume a storm restoration role and travel if necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees