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Finance Analyst, Hickory Cable COC

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Date: Jan 22, 2025

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

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 experience with SAP
  • Ability to act on initiative
  • Customer focused
  • Willingness to embrace change and act under pressure in fast-paced environment

 

This position does not allow for remote work 

 

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is  $63,863.00   -  $87,812.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

​Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 
 

  • Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
  • Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
  • Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
  • Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
  • Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

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.


Nearest Major Market: Hickory

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