Finance Cost Analyst

Corning Incorporated; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term in-

401(k) matching up to 4%

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Tolleson, AZ, is seeking a Cost Analyst to support manufacturing accounting and product costing. You will participate in monthly close, analyze variances, and collaborate with Supply & Logistics to understand cost drivers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting; CPA/CMA preferred; 1+ year of related experience. Starting salary aligns with market, with comprehensive benefits and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• CPA or CMA is preferred.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end and year-end closings, ensuring inventory values and accruals are correctly stated.
• Coordinate periodic reviews of product costs and update inventory standard costs as needed.
• Analyze cost variances and production costs with business partners.
• Ensure proper flow of system transactions to align with production processes.
• Develop cost of production forecasts and planning.
• Support production scheduling to achieve low-cost solutions.
• Maintain internal controls for period-end reporting and monthly certifications.
• Provide financial analysis to support cost-related projects and departments.
• Peer reviews and cross-training within the Finance team.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Product costs

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Job description

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: 77953

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Role Purpose

The Cost Analyst is highly involved in both the daily and monthly accounting activities, focusing on manufacturing accounting and product costs. This position is actively engaged in collaboration with the Supply & Logistics team to understand production processes and impact on product costs and financial results. Additional responsibilities include expense analysis, support of audits, and other financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in closing the financial books at month-end and year-end. This includes ensuring inventory values are correctly stated, reviewing and calculating accruals, and analyzing manufacturing cost variances.
• Coordinate periodic review of product costs and facilitate update of inventory standard costs as appropriate.
• Analyze cost variances and cost productions for review with business partners.
• Ensure appropriate flow of system transaction to align production process
• Develop cost of production forecast and planning
• Participate in and provide feedback to production planning and scheduling to obtain low cost solutions.
• Ensure that internal controls related to period-end reporting are followed. This includes making sure there is timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and preparation of monthly certification files.
• Review and analyze period expenses and provide financial support to respective departments.
• Provide support for product cost-related projects.
• Peer reviews and cross-training with other Finance team members

Experiences / Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, required
• CPA or CMA, preferred
• A minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a related field, preferred

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $64,348.00 - $88,479.00 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.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

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.

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] .