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Entergy, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123

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Job Summary/Purpose Miscellaneous Receivables (MAR) team is responsible for the tracking and administration of 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, and mutual assistance contracts to name a few. This position supports a manager and/or departmental peers by performing accounting related activities; applying accounting standards and principles to financial transactions, policy interpretation and application; execution of business processes and associated controls. This position also plays a key role in project and process improvement initiatives.

Work Place Flexibility:

Hybrid

Legal Entity:

Entergy Services, LLC

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Performs assignments requiring understanding and application of accounting principles, practices, and concepts (i.e. preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, computations, analysis, etc.)

Use of PeopleSoft and PowerPlan technology to perform accounting duties

Perform financial statement results analysis for accounts within area of responsibility

Accepts ownership of business processes and associated controls

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

Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience Required 6+ years’ of accounting-related work experience.

8 years of accounting-related work experience.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required Desired: Professional Certifications such as CPA or making progress toward CPA.

Primary Location:

Louisiana-New Orleans, Louisiana: New Orleans

Job Function:

All Other Jobs

FLSA Status:

Professional

Relocation Option:

No Relocation Offered

Union description/code:

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings:

1

Req ID:

121905

Travel Percentage:

Up to 25%

EEO Statement 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

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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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

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.

Authorization to work in the United States:

Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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