Job Description
Requisition Number: 77525
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.
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, automotive, and solar 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
- Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions
Purpose of the Position:
- The role is responsible for managing end‑to‑end Accounts Payable (AP) and Fixed Assets (FA) accounting processes, ensuring compliance with India statutory requirements, corporate policies, and audit standards (SOX/FCPA) The individual will support invoice processing, vendor management, asset accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
The role requires strong coordination with internal stakeholders, vendors, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
Complexity of Role:
- Support 1 OU’s – Fixed asset Manufacturing unit and Accounts payable domain
- India Taxation & Statutory Compliances – TDS (Tax Deducted at Source), GST (Goods & Service Tax), MSME (Micro Small & Medium Enterprises), FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act).
- Multiple Finance / Compliance process – AP, Fixed Assets, GL / Month End Closing, Statutory Audit, Internal Control.
- Volume of Invoices – Support – 1250 to 1500 per month
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Process vendor invoices (PO & Non-PO) with proper validation and approvals
- Ensure accurate accounting in ERP (PeopleSoft / SAP)
- Handle vendor queries, payment issues, and inbox management
- Maintain MSME compliance tracker and reporting (India requirement)
- Perform vendor account reconciliation and resolution of discrepancies
- Manage employee expenses, advances, and Prepaid
- Execute payment processing (Domestic / Import / Tax / Intercompany)
- Ensure TDS/WHT calculation and statutory compliance
- Monitor and report AP aging and overdue items for action
- Support open receipts review, reconciliation, and closure
- Fixed Assets (FA)
- Manage fixed asset additions, transfers, and disposals in system
- Maintain and update Fixed Asset Register (FAR) for India
- Perform capitalization of assets and CWIP tracking
- Ensure asset tagging, physical verification, and reconciliation
- Process depreciation and FA related journal entries
- Reconcile FA sub-ledger to General Ledger (GL) on monthly basis
- Handle asset disposal, write-offs, and impairment
- Maintain audit-ready documentation for asset lifecycle
- Support IT asset tracking, reconciliation, and compliance activities
- Month-End Close & Reporting
- Perform journal entries (provisions, accruals, reclassifications)
- Handle BlackLine reconciliations and task certifications
- Prepare Balance Sheet schedules and account reconciliations
- Support financial reporting as per I-GAAP / corporate requirements
- Review and analyze AP & FA balances with variance explanation
- Compliance & Audit
- Ensure adherence to SOX, FCPA, and internal control requirements
- Support statutory, internal, and tax audits (India-specific)
- Maintain documentation and supporting schedules for audit queries
- Ensure GST, TDS, MSME compliance and timely reporting
- Process Improvement & Stakeholder Management
- Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities
- Collaborate with procurement, treasury, IT, and business teams
- Ensure timely communication with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement initiatives
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounts & Finance Equivalent (8- 10 years), M.COM / MBA Finance / CA / CWA Inter (6 - 8 years) of relevant experience.
- Experience from Manufacturing plant is must
- Advanced knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Accounting Standards.
- Experience with general ledger functions.
- Exposure to automation / reporting tools (Power BI, AI tools)
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Expert in Office tool like MS excel (VLOOKUP’s and Pivot tables), MS word and PPT.
- Hands-on experience of People Soft. Experience in SAP and BI tools will be added advantage.
- Shared Services experience will be a plus.
Soft Skills
- Oral and written good English communication.
- Team player.
- Flexibility, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook.
