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**Job Title:** External Reporting Accountant

**Work Place Flexibility:** Hybrid

**Legal Entity:** Entergy Services, LLC

*This position may be filled as an Accountant III; Lead or Sr. depending on the qualifications and or the experience of the candidate.*

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/Responsibiliti** es

+ 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, evaluation of 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 banking, finance, project development or related fields.

**Accountant Lead:** 5+ years of business experience in banking, finance, project development or related fields.

**Accountant, Sr. Lead: 8** +years of business experience in banking, finance, project development 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 and 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

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

CPA desired.

**Primary Location:** Louisiana-New Orleans

**Job Function** : Professional

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**Relocation Option:** No Relocation Offered

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**Number of Openings** : 1

**Req ID:** 103991

**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.

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**Primary Location:** Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans

**Relocation Option:** No Relocation Offered

**Union description/code** : NON BARGAINING UNIT

**Travel Percentage** :Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en\_US) 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, sexual 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, sexual 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 ([email protected]?subject=Accessibility)** 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.

Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity)

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 [email protected] 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.

_Our expectations are the five employee and leader behaviors we believe are essential for positive stakeholder outcomes._

Our expectations:

1. Make our customers more successful

2. Innovate and continuously improve

3. Collaborate and share knowledge

4. Be accountable for results

5. Recognize and reward outcomes

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