Finance Intern, COC - Summer 2027

Corning Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Housing assistance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Charlotte, NC, invites motivated students to apply for its Finance Development Program internship. You will gain hands‑on experience delivering against business and financial objectives, collaborating with experts, and contributing to real projects under supervision.

The program offers competitive salaries, housing assistance, and travel reimbursement, with sample placements across finance functions.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in: Accounting, Economics, and/or Finance or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint required.
• Sarbanes‑Oxley knowledge required.
• To be considered for an internship at Corning Incorporated, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full‑time student seeking a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May‑August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full‑time job opportunity.
• Be willing to work at the posted job location.

Responsibilities

• Deliver results against business and financial objectives.
• Gain hands‑on experience interacting with key technologies and leaders.
• Work with a supervisor and as part of a team across functions.
• Participate in 10‑week finance internships across Corning units.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Economics/Finance

Master’s degree desirable

CPA/CMA/CFA desirable

Tools

SAP

ACL/IDEA

PeopleSoft

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.

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.
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 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

Overview of Finance Development Program Corning’s summer internship experience is rich with hands‑on learning. You’ll live, work, and experience the communities in which Corning operates, while building on‑the‑job skills. Interns are expected to deliver results against our business and financial objectives, applying knowledge and practices both independently and as a team. Working with a supervisor, you will gain work experience while interacting with key technologies, subject matter experts and leaders. The purpose of the Finance Intern Program is to raise the bar on talent by strengthening our pipeline for entry level roles for immediate and future needs.

Program Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Housing assistance
• Travel reimbursement

Intern Activities

• Social and networking events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Community Involvement

Sample Job Placements

• Finance Intern in Corning business unit
• Finance Treasury Intern
• Finance Tax Intern
• Finance Technical Accounting Intern

Requirements

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in: Accounting, Economics, and/or Finance or equivalent
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint required
• Sarbanes‑Oxley knowledge required
• To be considered for an internship at Corning Incorporated, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full‑time student seeking a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May‑August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full‑time job opportunity.
• Be willing to work at the posted job location

Qualifications

• Working towards a Master’s degree in related area not required but desirable
• Certifications desirable (e.g. CPA, CMA, CFA, etc.)
• Six Sigma Green belt/Black belt certification – a plus
• General cost and accounting knowledge
• Experience in a Finance/ Accounting with class or internship experience
• Attention to detail, accuracy, process‑oriented and organized
• Excellent communication (including presentation) skills
• Excellent problem solving capabilityData driven problem solving capability
• Ability to work independently
• Drive towards continuous process improvement
• Interest in working in different Finance function areas
• Comfortable working on their own and in groups
• Inquisitive and curious
• Personally driven and self‑aware
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong PowerPoint skill
• Enrolled in an undergraduate program for Accounting, Business, or Finance
• Minimum GPA of 3.5

Technical Skills

• Data analytics software experience (ACL, IDEA, etc.) desired
• PeopleSoft and/or SAP experience desired
• Cost accounting/manufacturing experience desired

Soft Skills

• Partnership, Collaboration, & Influence
• Demonstrated collaborative and business partnership approach
• Actively build relationships, networks and systems with others
• Actively listens
• Comfortable challenging supplied inputs and questioning existing processes

Analytical & Strategic Thinking skills

• Problem solving and strategic thinking skills to dig deeper and develop risk based analytic solutions to enhance the control environment and audit procedures
• Inquisitive and curious
• Creative problem solving

Additional Soft Skills

• Talent development

Customer service

• Monitor, maintain and improve systems to proactively meet customer needs and provide added value
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work proactively and independently in a fast changing environment

Drive for results

• Monitor, maintain and improve systems to support continuous improvement to drive efficiency, effectiveness and compliance

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

A job that shapes a life.

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].