Accounting Manager

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee month-end, quarterly and annual closes, audits, and tax form preparation. The role leads general ledger, reconciliations, fixed assets and supports enterprise financial systems, including PeopleSoft, to ensure GAAP compliance and strong decision support in a mission-driven, on-site setting.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, CPA, 8+ years of accounting with leadership scope, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in accounting/finance, CPA required.
• 8+ years of accounting experience with leadership scope.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, audits, and GAAP.
• ERP experience required (PeopleSoft preferred).
• Ability to drive process improvements in a complex environment.
• Extraordinary accuracy with an ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including skills in advising and collaborating.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students.
• Must be eager to actively engage with MHS students.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Own financial accuracy, audits, and GAAP compliance.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and fixed assets.
• Manage Form 990, NAIS reporting, and audit deliverables.
• Serve as SME for PeopleSoft (Financials & GL).
• Partner across HR/Finance on system integration and reporting.
• Oversee cash management & banking activities.
• Provide leadership across accounting and shared services.

Skills

Leadership experience

GAAP reporting

Audits

Financial reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students for future generations.

MHS is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee month-end, quarterly and annual close processes as well as annual audit support, tax form preparation, and enterprise financial systems. This role plays a critical role part in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strong decision support across the organization which is essential to the perpetuity of the school. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and modernize financial operations while working in a uniquely resourced mission-driven organization with meaningful impact and a collaborative, values-based culture. It is an on-site position with salary between $83,000 - $111,000, depending on years of experience, plus an exceptional benefits package.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Own financial accuracy, audits, and GAAP compliance
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and fixed assets
• Manage Form 990, NAIS reporting, and audit deliverables
• Serve as SME for PeopleSoft (Financials & GL)
• Partner across HR/Finance on system integration and reporting
• Oversee cash management & banking activities
• Provide leadership across accounting and shared services

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in accounting/finance, CPA required.
• 8+ years of accounting experience with leadership scope.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, audits, and GAAP.
• ERP experience required (PeopleSoft preferred).
• Ability to drive process improvements in a complex environment.
• Extraordinary accuracy with an ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including skills in advising and collaborating.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students.
• Must be eager to actively engage with MHS students.