Entergy

Accountant I - II

Entergy  •  Hammond, LA (Hybrid)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Accountant I - II

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD)

This will be a hybrid role, with the expectations that the employee is able to report to the Hammond office according to schedule

This position will be filled as an Accountant II

/PURPOSE:

The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for payroll processing, review of processing work of other team members, and special projects. This position will also partner with stakeholder groups on joint initiatives to ensure accuracy and efficiency of payroll processes.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for all payroll-related processing activities
  • Review payroll processing of Payroll staff to ensure accuracy
  • Respond to various audit requests / RFI’s from both external and internal customers
  • Partner and communicate with representatives from HR, Legal, Finance, IT, etc on payroll related matters/issues
  • Continuously drive process improvements and automation to enhance payroll processes
  • Quickly troubleshoot and resolve issues when they arise, address the root cause, and recommend opportunities for improvement
  • Query data to respond to adhoc requests; able to synthesize data to provide information to others
  • Lead and participate on special projects

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education and experience required of the position

Accountant II: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 2+ years’ experience in accounting or payroll processing. In lieu of degree minimum 6+ years’ experience in accounting or payroll processing is required.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

  • Knowledge of payroll functions (HR, Payroll, or Payroll Controls) including preparation, balancing, internal control. Demonstrated ability to process payroll for a large company.
  • Experience in PeopleSoft HCM, Time and Labor, and Cognos preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on Excel)
  • Experience in leading cross functional projects
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills with all levels of the organization
  • Flexible, organized, and detail oriented
  • Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects or tasks
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong focus on process improvements
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality


Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
N/A

Primary Location: Louisiana- Hammond Louisiana : Hammond
Job Function Professional
FLSA Status Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings 1
Req ID: 123050
Travel PercentageUp 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.

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.

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About Entergy

At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life. More than 100 years ago, our founder Harvey Couch started this company with a handshake, some sawdust and a vision. Couch wanted to bring safe, affordable, reliable energy to the Middle South – energy that would power the lives of people and communities.

Today, we own and operate one of the cleanest large-scale U.S. power generating fleets including more than five gigawatts of carbon-free nuclear capacity, a fleet of highly efficient gas resources, and a fast-growing portfolio of renewable resources.

The nearly 12,000 men and women of Entergy deliver electricity and gas services to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, generating annual GAAP revenues of $13.8 billion. Headquartered in New Orleans, we continue to play a driving role in the economic growth of the Gulf South.

Our work matters. That’s been true for more than 100 years. And as we look to the next century, we remember the constant that bridges our past and future: We Power Life.

Fast Facts:

Entergy currently has a 90% rating on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index released by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. This score places Entergy among the top energy and utility companies in the survey.

With roots in the Gulf South region for more than a century, Entergy is a recognized leader in corporate citizenship, delivering more than $100 million in economic benefits to local communities through philanthropy and advocacy efforts annually over the last several years.

With a total of 44 awards from EEI for its restoration and mutual-assistance work, Entergy remains the only utility company to have won either EEI's Recovery or Assistance Award, or both, every year since the awards began in 1998.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New Orleans, LA
Year Founded
1913
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