Finance Analyst

Corning Incorporated; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP with 100% match

Professional development

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Montreal, QC, seeks a detail-oriented accountant to support month-end close, prepare reconciliations, and assist with reporting under GAAP and SOX guidelines.

The role requires bilingual communication (French and English), a 4-year accounting degree, and 3+ years of experience in close processes and payroll journal entries. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financials and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• 3+ years of experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll cycle and tax deductions
• Fluent in English and intermediate French

Responsibilities

• Supports month-end close processes and posting of journal entries
• Prepares bank and intercompany reconciliations and assists in reporting
• Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and GAAP principles
• Assists in monitoring expenses and provides variance analysis details
• Supports tax and regulatory reporting to provincial and federal authorities

Skills

Bilingual: English & French

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Sage 300

Acumatica

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Requisition Number: 76201

Purpose

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

Responsibilities

• Supports many aspects of the closing period process, including preparation and posting of journal entries, revenue reconciliations, 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 including bank accounts and resolve any discrepancies, reconciles intercompany invoices and payables to ensure accurate consolidations
• Supports Controller with monitoring spending and guides department managers to control costs; research and provide details on expense variances
• Supports monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities in support of tax and regulatory filings to provincial and federal authorities

Language Requirements

This position requires bilingualism (French and English). Proficiency in English is essential, as the role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and clients on a global scale, where English is the primary language of communication.

LOCATION

Hybrid - Montreal, QC, Canada

TYPE

Permanent, Full-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4 years) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 3+ of relevant experience including hands‑on experience with month‑end activities (journal entries), account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Understanding of Canadian payroll cycle (including mandatory provincial and federal deductions and benefits), sales taxes knowledge, and posting journal entries
• Fluent in English and at least intermediate French

Desired

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

Benefits

• 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‑Term disability benefit
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].