Supervisor of Fixed Assets and Indirect Taxes

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Hersheypark admission

Employee discounts

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Job summary

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is seeking a Supervisor, Fixed Assets and Indirect Taxes to oversee capital projects, fixed assets accounting, monthly closes, and tax filings. You will manage asset additions, depreciation, and real estate tax budgets, while guiding a staff accountant and coordinating with operations on sales/use and hotel taxes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, at least three years of relevant experience with one year in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of three years related experience with one year supervisory experience.
• Hospitality and Entertainment industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise recording and tracking of capital project spending and ensure policy compliance.
• Supervise recording of fixed asset additions, sales, transfers, and retirements, and prepare asset roll-forwards.
• Oversee month-end/year-end project accounting close and reconcile with the general ledger.
• Compile and analyze fixed asset budgets and depreciation expense.
• Prepare audit schedules related to fixed assets and assist auditors.
• Oversee sales/use tax, amusement tax, parking tax, and hotel tax filings and tax reporting.
• Coordinate sales tax audits with governmental agencies.
• Prepare annual real estate tax budgets and reconcile accounts.
• Conduct tax research and prepare memoranda for management and authorities.
• Coach and develop fixed asset and indirect tax staff accountants.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excel proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Financial accounting

Teamwork

Core values embodiment

Multitasking

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job 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 Supervisor, Fixed Assets and Indirect Taxes is responsible for accounting for the Company's capital projects and fixed assets. This includes managing the processing and reconciling of asset additions, transfers, and dispositions; budgets, forecasts, and depreciation expense; and analyzing and explaining fluctuations in capital spending and depreciation expense. In addition, this position is responsible for supervising the month-end project accounting and fixed asset closing process. This position is responsible for timely and accurate filing of returns, month-end closing, and analysis related to the Company’s various transaction taxes, including sales and use tax, parking tax, amusement tax, hotel occupancy taxes, real estate taxes, and unclaimed property.

As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID! Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

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

• Supervise activities related to recording and tracking Company spending for capital projects and ensure compliance with capital spending policy.
• Supervise the recording and reconciling of all fixed asset additions, sales, transfers, and retirements in the fixed asset software, and preparation of the fixed asset roll-forwards.
• Oversee the month-end/year-end project accounting closing process and reconciliation of project accounting software modules to the general ledger.
• Compile, review, and analyze financial data related to fixed assets, including budgets, fluctuation analysis of fixed asset balances, and depreciation expense.
• Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets, and assist auditors in their inquiries.
• Oversee the preparation of sales and use tax, amusement tax, parking tax, and hotel tax filings; lead compliance efforts around the Company’s tax collection and reporting obligations, including collaboration with operations and information technology on point of sales systems, etc.
• Coordinate sales tax audits conducted by governmental agencies.
• Prepare annual real estate tax budgets and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Perform tax research to support Company decision-making process; Monitor existing and emerging tax law changes and assess the impact on the Company; Prepare research memoranda, written correspondence/guidance, and other documents for submission to management and taxing authorities
• Coach and develop fixed asset and indirect tax Staff Accountant.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Minimum of three years of related experience with one year of supervisory experience
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field (relevant work experience can be substituted for education)
• Hospitality and Entertainment industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to meet deadlines, multitask with minimal supervision and work independently, as well as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of financial accounting
• Embodies Hershey Entertainment & Resorts’ Core Values: Devoted to the Legacy; Selfless Spirit of Service; Team Focused; and Respectful of Others

Job Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Finger Dexterity Frequent (34-66%)
• Hand/Eye Coordination Frequent (34-66%)
• Sitting Constant (>67%)
• Standing Occasional (<33%)
• Walking Occasional (<33%)
• This job requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices).
• This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (Repetitive motion).

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer