Job Description

***This position may be filled as an Accountant Lead or Sr Lead depending on the candidate's background and experience.***

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead and/or perform SEC and other external financial reporting, including preparation of Form 10-K and 10-Q, FERC Form 1 and 3Q, and other financial reports filed with the SEC and other regulatory authorities. Prepare financial statements for and perform financial analysis of utility and non-utility companies. Perform research on accounting and SEC reporting issues. Work with external auditors on audit and other reporting issues. Participate in due diligence for bond offerings. Leverage technical system knowledge on process improvement initiatives, as well as participate on various financial systems projects and other External Reporting initiatives. Support transaction initiatives such as the preparation of carve-out financials.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.
Desired: CPA strongly preferred

Minimum experience required of the position

Accountant Lead: 5+ years of accounting work related experience

Accountant Sr Lead: 8+ years of accounting work related experience

Desired:
SEC reporting experience strongly preferred

Utility/regulatory knowledge preferred

Project Management experience

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
Experience with preparation of financial statements and disclosures preferred
Utility accounting experience preferred
Strong analytical skills
Excellent project management skills required, including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines
Advanced knowledge of Entergy's business and processes
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Ability to work independently and in team environment
Strong focus on process improvements
Working knowledge of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts a plus

Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT-NBU
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 101385
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the full statement.

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.