Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company · 1 month ago
Accounting Supervisor
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) is an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including Hersheypark and The Hotel Hershey. The Supervisor, Fixed Assets and Indirect Taxes is responsible for managing accounting for the Company's capital projects and fixed assets, supervising month-end project accounting, and ensuring compliance with tax obligations.
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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)
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
Preferred
Hospitality and Entertainment industry experience
Benefits
FREE admission to Hersheypark
Discounts
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working
401K Contribution
Paid time off
Company
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company
Welcome to Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R), an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including: Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Bears American Hockey League team, Hershey Lodge, and numerous restaurants.