External Reporting Accountant

Job Summary/Purpose

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.

Job Duties/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, evaluating the 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum education and experience required of the position: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred. 3+ years of relevant work experience is required.
• Minimum experience required of the position:
  • 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
• Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position:
  • Experience with preparation of SEC financial statements and disclosures preferred
  • Utility accounting experience preferred
  • 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
  • Working knowledge of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts preferred
  • Ability to effectively coordinate with other departments/functions
• Certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position: CPA desired

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.