What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I - II (Accounts Payable) position at Entergy?
Job Title: Accountant I - II (Accounts Payable)
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
Job Summary / Purpose
We are seeking a proactive, data‑driven 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 AI‑enabled tools or is eager to learn them, and enjoys improving processes through automation and data analysis. The Accountant I–II will serve as a key contributor to operational accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple AP programs and financial workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Exempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON-BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123369
Travel Percentage: Up 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.
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
Job Summary / Purpose
We are seeking a proactive, data‑driven 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 AI‑enabled tools or is eager to learn them, and enjoys improving processes through automation and data analysis. The Accountant I–II 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 decision‑making and operational visibility.
- Evaluate and implement automation and AI‑enabled tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.
- Participate in system testing for enhancements, upgrades, and AP‑related projects.
- Support continuous‑improvement initiatives by proposing and implementing process efficiencies.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Accountant I: 1–2 years of accounting experience
- Accountant II: 3 years of accounting experience
- 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 AI‑enabled 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
- Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to diagnose issues and recommend solutions
- Experience with PeopleSoft Financials (preferred)
- Experience in Accounts Payable or Shared Services
- Experience with workflow automation or AI‑assisted tools
- Professional certifications such as CPA or progress toward CPA (preferred)
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Exempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON-BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123369
Travel Percentage: Up 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.