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Date: Jan 20, 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US, 85353

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72789

The company built on breakthroughs.
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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.

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

Scope of Position:

The Senior Cost Accountant is highly involved with the daily and monthly accounting activities for the Wafer entities, focusing on manufacturing accounting and product costs. The Senior Cost Accountant 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.

• 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 for department managers.

• Peer reviews and cross-training with other Finance team members

• An undergraduate degree in finance or accounting
• 3+ years of professional experience in a related field.

Required Skills:

• Practical experience in manufacturing accounting/product costing.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Able to build and maintain excellent relationships with key internal and external contacts.
• Experienced at effective problem-solving in unclear situations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid work ethic, sensitivity to deadlines, committed to getting the job done
• Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision while keeping her/his supervisor adequately informed
• Establishes and adheres to very high standards of personal and professional excellence
• Detail-oriented with an inquisitive mind.
• Possesses a can-do attitude, shows initiative and maintains strong sense of urgency for critical deadlines
• Strong focus on “the team” is required; must be a team player who understands the value of working with others to meet team commitments and common…