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Job Title: Entry Level Accountant
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
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.
Note: This is a hybrid position based out our offices in Hammond, LA, and requires in office work 3 days a week. This posting is limited to an entry level role. Candidates from outside the area, if selected, will be expected to relocate for this oppertunity. Relocation assistance is not avaiable for this posting.
Job Summary/Purpose:
The shared services organization has a need for a strong Accountant to join the Accounts Payable team.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Use of PeopleSoft technology to perform daily Accounts Payable tasks. Including maintaining vendor master files
Support and Conduct control testing in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley
Develop improved financial processes, reports, and information.
Understanding of IRS regulations in order to support the creation of 1099s and 1042s.
Identify opportunities to re-engineer systems and processes to improve Accounts Payable and the end user experience
Special projects to enhance and or improve technology
Minimum education requirements for this position:
BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum experience requirements for this position:
Accountant I 0-2 years of experience in accounting
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position:
Knowledge of accounting controls, systems and processes
Working knowledge of MS Office application
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to effectively communicate
Efficiently use knowledge of tools and business processes to identify problems and resolve issues.
Desired Qualifications for this position:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance
Experience in Accounts Payable
Primary Location: Louisiana-Hammond Louisiana : Hammond
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 119981
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.
Job Title: Entry Level Accountant
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
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.
Note: This is a hybrid position based out our offices in Hammond, LA, and requires in office work 3 days a week. This posting is limited to an entry level role. Candidates from outside the area, if selected, will be expected to relocate for this oppertunity. Relocation assistance is not avaiable for this posting.
Job Summary/Purpose:
The shared services organization has a need for a strong Accountant to join the Accounts Payable team.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Use of PeopleSoft technology to perform daily Accounts Payable tasks. Including maintaining vendor master files
Support and Conduct control testing in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley
Develop improved financial processes, reports, and information.
Understanding of IRS regulations in order to support the creation of 1099s and 1042s.
Identify opportunities to re-engineer systems and processes to improve Accounts Payable and the end user experience
Special projects to enhance and or improve technology
Minimum education requirements for this position:
BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum experience requirements for this position:
Accountant I 0-2 years of experience in accounting
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position:
Knowledge of accounting controls, systems and processes
Working knowledge of MS Office application
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to effectively communicate
Efficiently use knowledge of tools and business processes to identify problems and resolve issues.
Desired Qualifications for this position:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance
Experience in Accounts Payable
Primary Location: Louisiana-Hammond Louisiana : Hammond
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 119981
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 Entry Level Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Hammond 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.