Requisition Number: 67317

 

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. 

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

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 

 

Required Qualifications

MS Excel including the creation and use of Pivot Tables  The use of MS Excel macro functions 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 

 

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree preferred Basic knowledge of PeopleSoft or SAP systems a plus but not required Customer service setting a plus but not required 

 

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.