Financial Analyst

Requisition Number: 62897

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.

Job Purpose:

Ensures entity compliance with local regulations, GAAP accounting principles and Corning policies and procedures including SOX requirements. Assist in the closing process and ensures reporting is timely and accurate. Responsible for preparation of account reconciliations and supports the analysis of expenses as the business requires. Acts as an administrator of the corporate credit card program. Prepares payroll journal entries and selected payroll reconciliations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (4 years) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 5 years of relevant experience including hands on experience with months end, reconciliation (including corporate credit card administration) and variance analysis
• Understanding of Canadian payroll cycle (including mandatory provincial and federal deductions and benefits) and sales taxes knowledge with experience approving payroll as a backup and posting journal entries
• Ability to work independently, willingness to embrace change and act under pressure in fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English and at least intermediate French

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of US GAAP (preferred)
• Experience with Sage 300 (preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Supports many aspects of 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
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations and resolve any discrepanciess, reconciles intercompany invoices and payables to ensure accurate consolidations
• Monitors spending and guides department managers to control costs. Researches and provides detail on expense variances
• Supports monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities in support of tax and regulatory filings to provincial and federal authorities

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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, extended health care, dental and vision as from your first day of work.
• You are eligible to participate in the Corning Optical Communications LLC Retirement and Savings Plan on your first day of work.
  • RRSP with 100% match, up to 5% of your earnings,
  • The company will contribute 2.5% of your eligible pay each year to the DPSP account.
• Long-Team disability benefit
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.