Job Description

This role will have other accountabilities around The Hershey Experience month-end process, including the preparation and posting of journal entries.  This role may be asked to “back-up” Hershey Chocolate World Cashroom activities, supporting the Cashroom Supervisor and the Cashroom Manager.    

Major Duties/Responsibilities:  
Accounts Payable
• Coordinates collection of vendor remittance documentation to initiate account updates via SharePoint Global Vendor Master Form
• Reconcile invoices against the associated Microsoft Dynamics purchase orders 
• Investigate, research, and resolve all discrepancies by working with internal and external business partners
• Perform all accounting, coding, reporting, and analysis to ensure payments are processed accurately and timely in accordance with company policies
• Perform and analyze monthly general ledger account reconciliations in accordance with Corporate Accounting Standards
• Prepare and analyze journal entries for month end closing
• Analyze processes, recommend improvements and manage all internal controls

System Requirements 
• Assist in the development and implementation of new business models from a finance and operations perspective under The Hershey Experience umbrella.  This will require understanding various systems and processes to build efficient and automated financial ecosystems.  
• Collaborate with internal functional staff to understand functionality, integrations, or enhancements to existing financial systems to support overall objects and growth strategies 
• Create and maintain financial business documentation as it relates to functionality, integrations, or enhancements to existing financial systems 
• Creates test procedures and conducts testing for system changes and/or new releases
• Track issues/risks and work closely with internal functional staff, vendors, and implementation team to improve processes and efficiencies
Month-End / Other Accountabilities 
• Backup Cashroom Supervisor and Cashroom Manager as needed (this specific tasking and cadence is TBD)
• Perform miscellaneous reports, special projects and analysis as required on an ongoing basis
• Complete system audits to ensure termed employees’ access has been disabled
• Various journal entry preparations and postings
• Analyzes and prepares Purchases Reconciliation
• Prepare Inventory Reconciliation
• Chocolate Receiving (HPA/TSQ/Ecommerce)
• Chocolate Receiving – Update/invoice the Chocolate Receiving purchase order cost of Sales in Microsoft AX to match the same sample sales orders posted in SAP so the inventory cost aligns in Microsoft AX and SAP 

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:  
• Proficiency to Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of SAP and willingness to learn subsidiary systems
• Microsoft A/X ERP knowledge a strong plus
• Knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting and financial reporting processes preferred
• Ability to work well with others and as part of a team while handling multiple priorities
• Works under minimal supervision and serves as business advisor
• Ability to analyze business processes, identify areas for improvement, and execute process improvement recommendations  
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/areas of responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships and influence across the organization
• Ability to produce accurate results in a fast paced and constantly changing environment 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:  
Education:
•BS / BA degree required.
Experience:    
•Minimum 2 years progressive experience in finance, accounting, or financial field.