Entry Level Accountant

Position Overview

The Entry Level Accountant role with Entergy Services, LLC is part of the shared services organization and supports the Accounts Payable team. This is a hybrid position based out of Hammond, LA (3 days in‐office) where candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that candidates selected from outside the area will be expected to relocate and relocation assistance is not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Use PeopleSoft technology to perform daily Accounts Payable tasks, including maintaining vendor master files.
• Support and conduct control testing in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Develop improved financial processes, reports, and information.
• Understand IRS regulations to support the preparation of 1099s and 1042s.
• Identify opportunities to re-engineer systems and processes to enhance Accounts Payable and the overall user experience.
• Undertake special projects to enhance and/or improve technology.

Required Qualifications

• BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience (Accountant I).
• Knowledge of accounting controls, systems, and processes.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Capability to efficiently use business tools and processes to resolve issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Experience in Accounts Payable.