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 #LI-KD1