Accountant III - Senior Lead (External Reporting)

Job Title: Accountant III - Senior Lead (External Reporting)

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/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.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial presentations and analysis at the Entergy Consolidated and segment reporting level, including Investor Relations and Audit Committee materials
• 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 othe