Accountant - Orleans, LA

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Miscellaneous Receivables (MAR) team is responsible for tracking and administering billings and related payments that are other than those for the Entergy Utility business or Utility Customers. This includes receivables for Contract agreements such as Facility Studies, Generator Interconnection Agreement, EJO, Fixed Billings as well as Mutual Assistance contracts. The role supports a manager and/or departmental peers by performing accounting related activities;

applying accounting standards and principles to financial transactions, policy interpretation and application; and executing business processes and associated controls. The position also plays a key role in project and process improvement initiatives.

• Performs assignments requiring understanding and application of accounting principles, practices, and concepts (e.g., preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, computations, analysis).
• Uses People Soft and Power Plan technology to perform accounting duties.
• Performs financial statement results analysis for accounts within area of responsibility.
• Accepts ownership of business processes and associated controls.
• Provides significant interface with internal and external customers, including functional business unit representatives, auditors, etc.
• Applies analytical and problem‑solving skills to accounting issues.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities.
• Performs testing of controls to support Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent work experience.

6+ years of accounting-related work experience; 8 years of accounting-related work experience.

• Utility accounting experience and working knowledge of the FERC uniform system of accounts desired.
• Working knowledge of Entergy’s financial/accounting processes a plus.
• Technical systems‑based capabilities and understanding desired.
• Display strong analytical skills by using knowledge of tools and business processes to identify problems and resolve issues.
• Ability to work effectively – either independently or in a team environment.

Professional Certifications such as CPA or making progress toward CPA.

• City:
  New Orleans
• State:
  Louisiana
• Job Code:
  Accounting Accountant
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Job Function:
  Accounting / Auditing and Finance
• Affiliate Sponsor:
  Entergy