Financial Reporting Accountant (New Orleans, Louisiana, United States)

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

*****This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy. This posting is to build a candidate pool, should the opening(s) become available.***

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

Job Summary/Purpose:

Step into a high‑impact role where your public accounting experience and technical expertise truly make a difference. As an Accountant on Entergy’s External Reporting team, you’ll take the lead on complex, high‑visibility financial reporting that shapes how we communicate with regulators, investors, and key stakeholders.

In this role, you will drive the preparation of SEC filings (10‑K, 10‑Q) and play a pivotal part in other external reporting requirements, including FERC reporting, benefits reporting, and specialized regulatory filings. You’ll apply your technical accounting knowledge to research and interpret evolving U.S. GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements, ensuring our reporting remains accurate and compliant.

This position applies strong technical accounting and disclosure expertise to research complex SEC and U.S. GAAP issues, collaborates closely with external auditors, and contributes to enterprise-wide strategic initiatives from an External Reporting perspective.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

•  Execute the preparation of high‑quality SEC and external financial reports, including Forms 10‑K/10‑Q, FERC Form 1/3Q, and other regulatory filings.
• Research and interpret complex accounting and SEC reporting matters, staying ahead of evolving rule‑makings and industry guidance.
• Prepare, analyze, and review complex financial statements, identifying key risks and ensuring full compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements.
• Contribute to internal financial systems projects, evaluation of accounting and financial implications of strategic initiatives.
• Drive process improvements by championing automation, operational efficiency, and continuous enhancement of reporting quality.
• Partner closely with external auditors to resolve audit inquiries and support quarterly and annual reporting cycles.
• Support capital market and regulatory activities, including bond offerings, regulatory submissions, and preparation of carve‑out financial statements for strategic transactions.

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.
• Big 4 public accounting firm, or closely related, experience is preferred.

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

Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123440
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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

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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 HRCompliance@entergy.com 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.