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*Location*: Hershey, PA * Payband:* 1A * Department*: Hershey Business Platform (HBP) * Summary of Role*: The Intercompany (IC) COE Specialist reports to the Sr Mgr. Intercompany COE and supports the Hershey Business Platform’s mission to leverage resources on a global scale using shared services to reduce costs, maintain 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 and reporting procedures, serving as subject matter expert for global intercompany accounting, and various tasks and procedures in the areas of intercompany accounting and reporting; transfer pricing condition data maintenance; and others. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Perform intercompany journal entries as per Company policy. · Create, as needed, documentation of intercompany processes and ensure documentation is current. · Generate internal and external reporting for intercompany. · Complete intercompany balance sheet account reconciliations as assigned according to the Company policies and deadlines. · Perform, meet, and respond to Sarbanes-Oxley and both internal and external audit requirements and requests, as necessary. · Create cash application reconciliations for intercompany payments. · Participate in the implementation of and ongoing use of Blackline Intercompany Hub to address transaction management, dispute resolution, and consistency in calculations. · Responding to team requests. · Develop strong and collaborative working relationships with relevant business stakeholders. · Maintain intercompany transfer pricing master data conditions. · Track the completion of product movements from end to end by communicating with supply planning, customer service, transportation, global trade, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and treasury. · Identify and lead the correction of product movements that have overages, shortages, or damages while working with the warehouses to gather appropriate support * Role Responsibilities*: Perform Global Intercompany COE responsibilities, including: · Adhere to global intercompany governance structure, policies, and procedures. · Track and ensure completion of end-to-end product movement between Hershey entities. * Perform maintenance of intercompany transfer pricing master data * Execute internal and external reporting for intercompany requests. * Complete intercompany reconciliations * Support IC month-end close. * Post intercompany journal entries Serve as global intercompany contact and subject matter expert and support company projects, as well as: · Participating in the Blackline Intercompany Hub implementation · Leverage technology, such as Blackline Intercompany Hub, Group Reporting, SAP ARP · Help maintain a central repository of intercompany agreements Perform various intercompany activities, including: * Address the requests of internal and external auditors, including SOX. * Understand and keep abreast of advances and improvements in Blackline technology and the IC associated process by interacting with peer companies and user forums * Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities*: · Advanced Excel spreadsheet analysis capabilities · Detailed understanding of accounting principles · Problem solving and the ability to exercise good business judgment in a fast-paced working environment. · Highly effective written and oral communication skills · Strong ability to foster relationships with a diverse group of peers, customers, and suppliers. · Flexible and willing to adjust to a changing workload to ensure timely results. · Effective self-direction and motivation, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. · Excellent general computer skills, all components of Microsoft Office, and a thorough understanding of internet browser applications and internet search skills · Excellent skills in using relevant SAP functionality and Blackline software. · Knowledge of financial accounting and internal control concepts · Demonstrate ability to understand and align international accounting activities with global process standardization objectives. * Minimum Education and Experience Requirements*: · Education – o Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience o Master of Business Administration preferred. · Certified Public Accountant or equivalent certification preferred Experience – o 2+ years intercompany experience o 5+ years of accounting experience #LI-TL1 #LI-Onsite 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 If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center ([email protected]).