Revenue Accountant

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 Revenue Accountant position is responsible for the completion of the daily, weekly, and period close revenue reconciliation processes. This role will be an integral member of a team focused on recording and reporting revenue for all HE&R properties on an accurate and timely basis.

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):

• Compile, audit, and reconcile daily revenue that is posted by Operations through multiple Point of Sale (POS) systems, utilizing advanced Excel and Database functions.*
• Research, resolve, and report variances in revenue and payment processing. Periodically review and update departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).*
• Prepare, review, and publish daily, weekly, and monthly revenue reports for multiple operations ensuring accuracy in key operating statistics *
• Perform weekly and period-to-date reviews to ensure accuracy of interim journal versus Point of Sale (POS) systems. *
• Refine and streamline the revenue reconciliation process by identifying areas that require extensive manual input and then developing and implementing tools to automate processes. *
• Develop a thorough understanding of how revenue is generated, reconciled, and reported in order to ensure GAAP compliance and improve internal controls surrounding revenue recognition. *
• Act as the primary backup to the Revenue Supervisor/Technical Lead to ensure seamless daily reporting and operational continuity, assisting with process or system configuration, testing, data validation, and reporting as related to revenue accounting processes. *
• Assist internal departments, including Accounts Receivable and Payroll, by compiling data and responding promptly to inquiries. *
• Perform month-end closing duties, including the preparation of journal entries as well as the completion of complex balance sheet reconciliations and variance analyses. *
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Hospitality/Tourism, or a related industry
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, or a related field.
• Relevant work experience can be substituted for education - 4 years.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic
• Detail oriented with solid analytical skills
• Strong aptitude for technology and software solutions. Experience with ERP implementation or hands-on experience with Workday a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Experience with Property Management System (PMS) and Point of Sale (POS) preferred
• Data Analytics experience a plus
• Maintain broad knowledge of U.S. GAAP, as well as an aptitude for technology and problem solving

Job Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
• Standing Occasional (<33%)
• Walking Occasional (<33%)
• Sitting Constant (>67%)
• Bending Occasional (<33%)
• Stooping Occasional (<33%)
• Hand-Eye Coordination Occasional (<33%)
• Finger Dexterity Constant (>67%)
• Reaching Overhead Occasional (<33%)
• Reaching Forward Frequent (34-66%)
• The standard schedule is Monday through Friday during regular business hours. However, occasional weekend and holiday shifts are required to support daily revenue reporting.
• 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 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