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 I or II

Accountant I:

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

The Payroll Accountantwill 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
• Process and/or review payroll related tax wires tax filing and W-ss
• Respond to various audit requests / RFIs 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 I: Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field and 1years experience in accounting or payroll lieu of degree minimum 5years experience in accounting or payroll processing is required.

Accountant II: Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field and 2years experience in accounting or payroll lieu of degree minimum 6years experience in accounting or payroll processing is required.

Minimum knowledge skills and abilities requiredof the position

• Some knowledge of payroll functions (HR Payroll or Payroll Controls) including preparation balancing internal control and payroll taxes
• 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

Accountant II:

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

The Payroll Accountantwill 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 / RFIs 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: Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field and 2years experience in accounting or payroll lieu of degree minimum 6years experience in accounting or payroll processing is required.

Minimum knowledge skills and abilities requiredof 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-HammondLouisiana : Hammond
Louisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 122445
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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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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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.