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Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
Revenue Accountant
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What they do
A Revenue Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and reports for a company and closely monitors sales and service revenue for the company. Performs daily account reconciliations and prepares daily and monthly financial statements. May oversee company accounting department staff.
$89,347 / year median in Pennsylvania
-4% projected decline
Job Description
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