Supervisor of Fixed Assets and Indirect Taxes

Hersheypark; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Hersheypark admission

Employee discounts

Benefits package begins on start date

Job summary

The Supervisor, Fixed Assets and Indirect Taxes at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, located in Hershey, PA, leads asset accounting for capital projects and oversees tax filings across sales/use, hotel, and related taxes. This on-site role includes supervising month-end close, asset roll-forwards, and coordinating audits.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of relevant experience with supervisory exposure, a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, and strong Excel and communication skills;

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Minimum of three years of related experience with one year of supervisory experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise capital projects spending and asset tracking per policy.
• Record and reconcile fixed asset additions, sales, transfers, retirements; prepare roll-forwards.
• Oversee month-end/year-end project accounting closing and GL reconciliation.
• Prepare audit schedules for fixed assets; assist auditors.
• Oversee tax filings (sales/use, amusement, parking, hotel); coordinate with operations/IT on POS systems.
• Coordinate sales tax audits; prepare real estate tax budgets.
• Coach and develop fixed asset and indirect tax staff accountant.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Excel

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Financial accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Fixed asset software

Job description

Supervisor of Fixed Assets and Indirect Taxes

Job Category: Finance, Accounting, and Audit

Requisition Number: SUPER004739

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Hershey Entertainment & Resorts | HER
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 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

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