Accounting Manager: GAAP & Audit Leader at Mission School

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) 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