Manager of Accounting

Hersheypark; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment organization based in Hershey, PA is looking for a Manager of Accounting to oversee key functions including inventory accounting and cost analysis. Applicants should have at least 7 years of experience in accounting and a relevant degree. The role involves establishing internal controls, collaborating with departments for operational efficiency, and leading a team. The position supports a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 7 years of related accounting/finance experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end close process for inventory and fixed assets.
• Establish and maintain internal controls on accounting processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline workflows.

Skills

Knowledge of US GAAP

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Financial Management

MBA

Tools

Financial accounting software

Job description

Job Category

Finance, Accounting, and Audit

Requisition Number

MANAG004098

Locations

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts | Hershey Press Building
Hershey, PA 17033, USA

Description

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) is an award‑winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including: Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Giant Center, Restaurants, and more. Our team members share a common goal of upholding the legacy of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, while striving to live by our company’s Core Values: Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce, marketplace, and community, and is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder by providing value to Milton Hershey School.

The Manager, Accounting is responsible for providing comprehensive oversight of key accounting functions, including inventory accounting, cost analysis, financial reporting, indirect taxes and the accounting for capital projects and fixed assets. This role manages the monthly close process for the inventory, fixed asset, and indirect tax areas, while also establishing and maintaining internal controls on accounting processes.

The Manager, Accounting will collaborate closely with cross‑functional departments to ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and optimization of the Company’s inventory management processes.

Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job)

• Oversee the month‑end close process for the inventory, fixed asset, and indirect tax areas monthly, ensuring accuracy of reconciliations and timely preparation of all related deliverables.
• Establish and maintain internal controls on accounting processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline workflows and drive continuous improvement.
• Strengthen end‑to‑end inventory processes and reporting and analyze inventory for potential excess and obsolete reserves.
• Partner with operations teams to understand product costs, variance drivers, and optimize inventory management practices.
• Provide guidance on capital projects and fixed asset accounting.
• Oversee the Company’s indirect tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filing of sales and use tax, parking tax, amusement tax, hotel occupancy taxes, real estate taxes, and unclaimed property returns.
• Provide strategic oversight for capital spending tracking, tax research, tax budgets, and governmental sales tax audits.
• Train, supervise and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure their success and professional growth.
• Support external audit processes, including providing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Financial Management. MBA a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of related accounting/finance experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Ability to communicate and advocate accounting positions.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, and the ability to use these tools to create efficiencies.
• Experience with financial accounting software and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated analytical skills. Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Must embody HE&R Core Values (Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, Respectful of Others).

Job Demands

• Reaching Forward Occasional (<33%)
• Climbing Stairs Occasional (<33%) (60ft maximum height)
• Lifting Occasional (<33%) (5lbs maximum weight)
• Reaching Overhead Occasional (<33%)
• Finger Dexterity Frequent (34-66%)
• Hand/Eye Coordination Occasional (<33%)
• Stooping Occasional (<33%)
• Bending Occasional (<33%)
• Sitting Constant (>67%)
• Standing Occasional (<33%)
• Walking Occasional (<33%)
• Visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices).
• Verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.
• Substantial repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.