Accountant I

Hershey Trust Company; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hershey Trust Company in Hershey, PA is seeking an Accountant I to join our finance team. This hybrid role supports accounts payable and general ledger functions, processing vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements while responding to vendor inquiries.

The ideal candidate has an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting with 1–3 years of experience. Proficiency in MS Office and basic knowledge of GL structure are desired; the position offers in-office collaboration two or more days

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable and general ledger processes.
• Experience with vendor inquiries and reconciliations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain AP records.
• Prepare daily and periodic GL journal entries and reconciliations.
• Research and resolve accounts payable discrepancies.
• Assist with 1099 filings and regulatory reporting as needed.
• Contribute to other accounting and finance projects.

Skills

Accounts payable

General ledger

Vendor inquiries

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

General accounting software

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Hershey Trust Company serves as the Trustee of the Milton Hershey School Trust, The M.S. Hershey Foundation and the Hershey Cemetery Perpetual Care Maintenance Trust to advance the legacy of Milton and Catherine Hershey in perpetuity through excellence in asset management and trust administration. Founded in 1905 by Milton S. Hershey, Hershey Trust Company is a Pennsylvania-chartered trust company regulated by the PA Department of Banking and Securities.

Hershey Trust Company is seeking an Accountant I to join our finance team.This position supports the accounts payable and general ledger functions.Other responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and responding to vendor inquiries.This role will also prepare daily and periodic general ledger journal entries, research and resolve accounts payable discrepancies, prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules, assist with annual 1099 filings and periodic regulatory filing support, and contribute to other accounting and finance projects as needed.

The ideal candidate will have an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, with 1-3 years of accounting experience preferred.Experience with general accounting software applications is preferred.Accounts Payable Specialist certification is also preferred.Candidates should bring strong attention to detail, accuracy, customer service, follow-through, and a basic understanding of general ledger structure and account classifications along with strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Planner is expected.This is a hybrid position based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with the expectation of working in the office two or more days per week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Hershey Trust Company is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.