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Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
This position may be filled as an Accountant III, Lead or Sr Lead depending on the qualifications and/or the experience of the candidate.
Job Summary/Purpose:
The Accountant (III, Lead or Sr Lead) will assist with providing accounting guidance, research, analysis and support in accordance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Uniform System of Accounts, support the Corporate Reporting process, and assist with the regulatory discovery process.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Participate in the monthly financial close process, including coordinating with various Finance groups and preparing closing journal entries.
Assist with Entergy Corporation parent company consolidation accounting matters, including financial reporting and legal entity tree management, consolidation and equitization journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Perform research and make accounting decisions that support both SEC reporting and FERC accounting requirements.
Support compliance with FERC Uniform System of Accounts, the regulatory discovery process, and external financial reporting for FERC.
Leverage technical system knowledge on process improvement initiatives and participate on various financial systems projects and other FERC/Corporate Reporting initiatives.
Minimum education required of the position
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.
Desired: CPA preferred
Minimum experience required of the position
Accountant III: 3+ years of business experience in accounting or related field.
Accountant Lead: 5+ years of business experience in accounting or related field.
Accountant, Sr. Lead: 8+ years of business experience in accounting or related field.
Desired: Experienced FERC Uniform System of Accounts compliance and utility accounting.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
Utility accounting experience and working knowledge of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify problems, trends, and reasonableness of results, and identify/recommend possible solutions to issues.
Excellent project management skills required, including the ability to manage multiple and frequently changing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 120046
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI 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, ****** 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, ****** 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.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
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.
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.
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
This position may be filled as an Accountant III, Lead or Sr Lead depending on the qualifications and/or the experience of the candidate.
Job Summary/Purpose:
The Accountant (III, Lead or Sr Lead) will assist with providing accounting guidance, research, analysis and support in accordance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Uniform System of Accounts, support the Corporate Reporting process, and assist with the regulatory discovery process.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Participate in the monthly financial close process, including coordinating with various Finance groups and preparing closing journal entries.
Assist with Entergy Corporation parent company consolidation accounting matters, including financial reporting and legal entity tree management, consolidation and equitization journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Perform research and make accounting decisions that support both SEC reporting and FERC accounting requirements.
Support compliance with FERC Uniform System of Accounts, the regulatory discovery process, and external financial reporting for FERC.
Leverage technical system knowledge on process improvement initiatives and participate on various financial systems projects and other FERC/Corporate Reporting initiatives.
Minimum education required of the position
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.
Desired: CPA preferred
Minimum experience required of the position
Accountant III: 3+ years of business experience in accounting or related field.
Accountant Lead: 5+ years of business experience in accounting or related field.
Accountant, Sr. Lead: 8+ years of business experience in accounting or related field.
Desired: Experienced FERC Uniform System of Accounts compliance and utility accounting.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
Utility accounting experience and working knowledge of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify problems, trends, and reasonableness of results, and identify/recommend possible solutions to issues.
Excellent project management skills required, including the ability to manage multiple and frequently changing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
#LI-AH1
Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 120046
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI 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, ****** 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, ****** 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.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
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.
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accountant (FERC and Corporate Reporting) position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Orleans offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.