External Reporting AccountantDate: Jul 19, 2026Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesCompany: EntergyWork Place Flexibility: Hybrid Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC This position may be filled as an Accountant III, Lead, or Sr Lead depending on the candidate's background and experience.Job Summary/PurposeThe 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/ResponsibilitiesPerform 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 RequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
3+years of relevant work experience is required. 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 fieldMinimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities RequiredExperience 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/functionsAny Certificates, Licenses, etc. RequiredCPA desiredWorking ConditionsAs 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.Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans Job Function : Corporate FLSA Status : Professional Relocation Option: Level II Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings : 1 Req ID: Travel Percentage :Up to 25% An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. 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.