Finance Analyst, Hickory Cable COC

Requisition Number: 65880

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets.

 

We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Scope of Position

Ensures entity compliance with GAAP accounting principles and Corning policies and procedures. Assists with the plant closing process and helps to ensure financial reporting is timely and accurate. Responsible for preparation of reconciliations and the analysis of expenses to ensure financial accuracy. Resource for plant personnel on operating expenses, supply chain transactions and the capitalization of assets. Assists with key financial and internal control processes such as SOX documentation updates and inventory and asset physical counts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with the period closing process; including preparation and posting of journal entries, variance analysis, and accuracy of the general ledger
• Supports compliance with internal and external controls, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, GAAP accounting principles, and Corning policies and procedures
• Facilitates Appropriation Requests process, monitors capital spends, processes asset capitalizations, and maintains accuracy of fixed asset ledger. Provides financial analysis related to capital projects, strategic investments, cost reduction, and other initiatives as required.
• Maintains and updates plant standard costs, working with Engineering and Operations to ensure accurate usage rates and labor hours
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations and quarterly SEC & tax reporting packages
• Ensures inventory complies with Corning's policies for valuation, slow and obsolescence (SLOB) reserves, write-offs, etc.
• Monitors spending and works with department managers to control costs. Researches and provides detail on expense variances
• Supports financial analysis related to capital projects, cost reductions, and other initiatives as required
• Minimal Travel Required 

 

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Proven knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience working on cross functional teams to solve complex business problems.
• Strong financial and accounting understanding
• Deep understanding of financial controls
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint, and general ledger systems
• Ability to be comfortable interacting and communicating with all aspects of the business, including plant leadership
• Ability to work in an organized and structured way
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Business partner

 

Experiences/Education - Desired

• CPA/CMA
• Manufacturing/Cost Accounting experience Working experie