Accountant I II (Accounts Payable)

Job Title:Accountant I - II (Accounts Payable)

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

Job Summary / Purpose
We are seeking a proactive datadriven Accountant to support and enhance Accounts Payable operations within the Shared Services organization. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with large datasets understands modern AIenabled tools or is eager to learn them and enjoys improving processes through automation and data analysis. The Accountant III will serve as a key contributor to operational accuracy compliance and continuous improvement across multiple AP programs and financial workflows.

Key Responsibilities
Act as backup for daily pay cycle processing including validations exception research and issue resolution.
Oversee assigned Accounts Payable programs ensuring proper controls user support policy alignment and process consistency.
Track and monitor key AP performance indicators (KPIs) generate insights and recommend improvements based on trends and data.
Perform SOX controls with high attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Create maintain and update process documentation and standard operating procedures.
Conduct data analysis to identify trends exceptions and improvement opportunities across AP activities.
Build dashboards metrics and insights using tools such as Power BI to support decisionmaking and operational visibility.
Evaluate and implement automation and AIenabled tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.
Participate in system testing for enhancements upgrades and APrelated projects.
Support continuousimprovement initiatives by proposing and implementing process efficiencies.

Minimum Education Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field or equivalent work experience.

Experience Requirements
Accountant I: 12 years of accounting experience
Accountant II: 3 years of accounting experience

Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with large datasets
Understanding of accounting principles internal controls and financial processes
Ability to use or willingness to learn AIenabled tools automation platforms and other modern technologies
Interest in understanding and applying AI concepts to improve workflows or eagerness to develop this skill set
Experience with data tools such as Power BI advanced Excel or similar platforms
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization
Problemsolving mindset with the ability to diagnose issues and recommend solutions
Experience with PeopleSoft Financials (preferred)

Desired Qualifications
Experience in Accounts Payable or Shared Services
Experience with workflow automation or AIassisted tools
Professional certifications such as CPA or progress toward CPA (preferred)

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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.