Intercompany COE (Accounting) Sr Analyst

Position Title: Intercompany COE Analyst - Accounting

Reports to Title: Sr Mgr Intercompany COE

Dept / Function: HBP

Location: Guadalajara, Mexico (Hybrid format)

This position will be posted internally until the close of business on April 1st 2025.

Summary:

The Intercompany (IC) COE Analyst supports the Hershey Business Platform’s mission to leverage resources on a global scale using shared services to reduce costs, maintain and / or increase customer service, and build new capabilities.

This position is primarily responsible for supporting the end-to-end global intercompany accounting, reporting and related systems, executing month-end intercompany accounting / reporting procedures and transfer pricing condition data maintenance, serving as subject matter expert for global intercompany accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Track the completion of product movements from end to end by communicating with supply planning, customer service, transportation, global trade, accounts receivable and payable, and treasury.
• Create cash application reconciliations for intercompany payments.
• Perform intercompany journal entries as per Company policy.
• Create documentation of intercompany processes and ensure documentation is current.
• Perform, meet, and respond to Sarbanes-Oxley and both internal and external audit requirements and requests, as necessary.
• Generate internal and external reporting for intercompany.
• Complete intercompany balance sheet account reconciliations as assigned according to the Company policies and deadlines.
• Participate in the implementation of and ongoing use of Blackline Intercompany Hub to address transaction management, dispute resolution, and consistency in calculations.
• Maintain intercompany transfer pricing master data conditions.
• Develop strong and collaborative working relationships with relevant business stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or equivalent degree.

Certified Public Accountant or equivalent certification desired.

Experience:      

3+ years of experience in accounting.

Minimum 2 years of experience in Intercompany Accounting preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Detailed understanding of accounting principles, having the knowledge of financial accounting and internal control concepts.
• Demonstrate ability to understand and align international accounting activities with global process standardization objectives.
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet analysis capabilities.
• Excellent skills in SAP functionality (mandatory) and Blackline software (desired).
• Problem solving and the ability to exercise good business judgment in a fast-paced working environment.
• Strong ability to foster relationships with a diverse group of peers, customers, and suppliers.
• Effective self-direction and motivation, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

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