Requisition Number: 67180

 

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 

Role Purpose

Corning Shared Services supports Corning’s businesses, through best-in-class and evolving operations, with a focus on actionable insights through evolving processes, ensuring compliance, and executing vital transactions.  We work hard to actively to support Corning’s evolving businesses, eliminate manual processing of standard transactions, and act as a thought leader in the digital transformation to ultimately be a top talent destination inside and outside of Corning

Key Responsibilities  Facilitate, coordinate and perform various accounting tasks through the consistent application of standard processes and through the use of a defined checklist   Implement process and accounting controls   Prioritize ongoing tasks, project work, and other initiatives   Evaluate, recommend, and/or implement improvements that contribute to increased efficiency and to maintain account reconciliations and to improve reconciliation controls   Apply technical accounting knowledge, Excel skills, and General Ledger skills to resolve problems, identify improvement opportunities   Work in a team based environment and support department efficiency and standardization initiatives 
  Monthly Responsibilities Completion of all assigned Month End Closing tasks Create and post journal entries Ensure completion of system processes Journal error review and correction Prepare and distribute ad hoc reports Prepare and certify assigned account reconciliations Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required (Recent graduates will be considered) MS Excel including the creation and use of Pivot Tables  The use of MS Excel macro functions a plus but not required  Customer service setting a plus but not required  Basic knowledge of PeopleSoft or SAP systems a plus but not required Critical thinker  Demonstrated ability to process large amounts of data  Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and customers at the highest service levels  Demonstrate good analytical skills, presentation skills and problem solving capability  Ability to analyze and interpret data and link to business implications  Demonstrate ability to work effectively with people in different time zones/cultures 

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.