Inventory Specialist / Coordinator

Job Location: Memphis
Summary:
The Hershey Company Memphis plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, and Good & Plenty, in a high-speed complex environment.
The Accounting Coordinator will:

• Provide assistance in the areas of Inventory and Reporting
• Execute Sarbanes Oxley checks and other audits as required
• Serve as Backup for the Payroll Coordinator
• Maintain records, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) documentation
• Assist in ad hoc administrative tasks, both accounting and non-accounting

Responsibilities:
Inventory Control:

• Workflow and COGI Resolution
• Inventory document creation and processing and review of Work Orders
• Perform raw ingredient, packaging, and finished inventories counts as required
• Complete daily Overweight Report and Biweekly Repack Report and distribute to production
• Print Rework Reports and Check SAP vs. Line Performance Reporting on Rework and make any necessary adjustments

Payroll Coordinator back-up:

• Oversee the editing and verification process of the hourly workforce daily time punches and absence*
• Process weekly & bi-weekly payrolls and accruals for hourly and contingent employees
• Be onsite to assist employees with payroll questions, and respond to questions submitted through Service Now
• Complete all SOX reports and help complete monthly / quarterly / annual requirements
• Process all payroll deductions and additional earning/Manual checks
• Process incoming garnishment orders, garnishment remittances (payments), and set-up new vendors

Miscellaneous accounting duties include:

• Assist with Bank deposits
• Assist with month end close process

Stockroom

• Perform monthly/quarterly receipt audit
• Perform monthly/quarterly cycle count audit
• Generate MRO Inventory Completeness Report monthly

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:

• Knowledge of general ledger, manufacturing accounting and journal entry process
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Ability to prioritize and to work effectively under time constraints
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
• Flexibility in working hours and ability to work holidays and weekends as required for closing periods and physical inventories
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel and Word
• Strong SAP experience

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, preference for degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• Three years of manufacturing plant accounting or finance related experience (i.e.: inventory or payroll) preferred

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Nearest Major Market: Memphis