Sr. Accountant, Technical Accounting

Comcast; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in media and technology is seeking an individual for an accounting role. Responsibilities include analyzing contracts, researching accounting issues, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to policy development.

Benefits

Best-in-class Benefits

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contracts for accounting considerations.
• Research complex accounting issues and prepare technical memos.
• Provide guidance on accounting treatment for new transactions.

Skills

Accounting Standards

Collaboration

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Accounting Research

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for performing accounting research and making recommendations for complex and judgmental accounting issues. This person should serve as a key advisor to various accounting and finance contacts and will review significant vendor and customer agreements.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contracts (e.g., customer agreements, vendor contracts, leases, intercompany transactions, and M&A deals) to identify accounting considerations.
• Research complex accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memos and white papers with well-supported conclusions.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on accounting treatment for new or non-standard transactions across global entities.
• Keep current on new accounting pronouncements and guidance to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting standards and global regulatory changes and support implementation efforts.
• Contribute to the development and global rollout of accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including functional accounting, legal, FP&A, procurement, operations and international and domestic divisions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Work closely with external auditors during audits and technical discussions.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Accounting Standards; Collaboration; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Accounting Research; Critical Thinking

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

2-5 Years