Analyst, Accounting Controls

The Hershey Company • Hershey, PA • 2h ago

Location: Remote (within U.S.) Department: Finance Summary of Role: The purpose of this position is to effectively manage, control, analyze, and account for costs within the inventory section of the Balance Sheet along with the Cost of Goods Sold and Distribution sections of the P&L: (1) Standard Costing, (2) Purchase Price Variances, (3) Inventory valuation, and (4) Warehousing for Coman, Copack and Distribution Centers. Primary responsibilities include accurately reconciling and accruing for costs in line with GAAP requirements, providing insights into processes impacting the accounting/reporting function, and compliance in the internal control environment (including SOX controls). Inventory Management, COGS, and Distribution represent high risk areas of the Company therefore this position will be a key contributor to the implementation and maintenance of new processes to report against the constantly changing environment by means of cross-functional collaboration and work with Co-man /3PL partners in the implementation of system improvements. Assisting in month-end close related to inventory, COGS (Cost of Goods Sold), and/or Distribution. Reconciling inventory adjustments from co-manufacturing plants to assure proper classification within the financial statements and all co-man billbacks are processed. Periodic reconciliation of all inventory location portals to Company software system. Complete periodic sample counts within control policy parameters at plants with Company owned product. Reconcile plant production, shipments, and receipt of goods from manufacturer's software system to Company software system Role Responsibilities: Operational and Financial Analysis & Reporting Analyzing cost and operational trends to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings. Enabling the research and explanation of anomalies and unusual variances Monitor cycle counts at co-manufacturing plants. Identify insights based on available KPI dashboards to enable improvements. Process, Controls, and Compliance Collaborate in cross-functional process and system improvements. Work cross-functionally and with Co-man / 3PL partners in the implementation of system improvements. Perform control reviews, including SOX controls, assigned to the Accounting and Controls Supply Chain functions, to ensure that these are followed and understood by the various departments involved. Provide recommendations for process and control improvements to ensure relevance in the changing environment. Develop, perform, and prepare summaries to communicate compliance reviews within all areas of Supply Chain to ensure policies and procedures are followed and remain relevant. Provide assistance to business in any areas of concern related to process within Supply Chain on and as needed basis. Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities: Strong Analytical skills Knowledge of accounting and policies and procedures Strong Excel skills and competence with other Microsoft functionality Strong computer skills - comfortable using various systems Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with Management and external auditors Ability to synthesize massive amounts of data into clear, concise, conclusions for management Experience with an ERP systems (SAP) a plus Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education - o Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent Experience - o At least 1-3 years of experience in other financial positions, and a minimum of 1 year of Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment. o Previous experience working with Accounting, Sales and Finance in consumer production industry is a plus #LI-TL1 #LI-Remote The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Needed" in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.

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