Analyst, External Reporting

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long-standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands-on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross-brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.

About the role

You will be an essential member of the Chief Accounting Officer & External Reporting team, helping deliver accurate external reporting, sound technical accounting, and strong financial controls. In partnership with External Reporting, FDS, Investor Relations, Tax, Legal, Treasury, HBP, Corporate FP&A, and external auditors, you will support compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements while contributing to process improvements and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Support SEC reporting activities, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, as well as financial statements, disclosures, MD&A, and XBRL tagging.
• Analyze financial results and explain significant balance sheet and income statement variances.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing Investor Relations and quarterly earnings release materials.
• Support monthly close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting documentation.
• Maintain accounting and disclosure requirements for leases (ASC 842), derivatives, foreign exchange contracts, and other corporate accounting areas.
• Maintain accounting policies, SOX documentation, and materials supporting internal controls and audit requirements.
• Monitor FASB and SEC developments and assess impacts on accounting, reporting, and disclosures.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant experience, including public accounting experience auditing SEC registrants or work experience with an SEC registrant.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements is required.
• Exposure to ERP accounting systems such as SAP/Group Reporting is required.
• Experience with Workiva is a plus.
• CPA preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.