External Reporting Analyst - SEC/GAAP Focus

Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking an Analyst for External Reporting to joining the Chief Accounting Officer & External Reporting team. You will help deliver accurate external reporting, ensure compliance with U.S.

GAAP and SEC requirements, and support process improvements across reporting functions. In this role you will collaborate with Tax, Legal, Investor Relations, and External Auditors, participate in monthly close, and contribute to documentation and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience, including public accounting experience auditing SEC registrants or work experience with an SEC registrant.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements is required.
• Exposure to ERP accounting systems such as SAP/Group Reporting is required.
• Experience with Workiva is a plus.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support SEC reporting activities, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, as well as financial statements, disclosures, MD&A, and XBRL tagging.
• Analyze financial results and explain significant balance sheet and income statement variances.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing Investor Relations and quarterly earnings release materials.
• Support monthly close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting documentation.
• Maintain accounting policies, SOX documentation, and materials supporting internal controls and audit requirements.
• Monitor FASB and SEC developments and assess impacts on accounting, reporting, and disclosures.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP/Group Reporting

Workiva

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking an Analyst for External Reporting to joining the Chief Accounting Officer & External Reporting team. You will help deliver accurate external reporting, ensure compliance with U.S.

GAAP and SEC requirements, and support process improvements across reporting functions. In this role you will collaborate with Tax, Legal, Investor Relations, and External Auditors, participate in monthly close, and contribute to documentation and internal controls.