Staff Accountant

Company: Comcast
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Business Unit: Summary:Responsible for following general instructions and with discretion as to work details, performs accounting tasks of a difficult nature requiring an experienced, professional knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Provides specialized or general analysis support in various accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Accounting and the like. Works with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge. The Staff Accountant, Cash & Accounts Receivable Accounting, will also be responsible for (a) daily research and matching processes in support of the month-end balance sheet account reconciliations; (b) identification and execution of process simplification, standardization, automation or other efficiency opportunities.Main Responsibilities:

• Prepares, researches outstanding items, and completes AR reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger
• Identifies and works to execute / implement process simplification, standardization, automation or other efficiency opportunities
• Identifies opportunities for increasing the efficiency of our use of Oracle R/12 Cash Management
• Takes ownership for update of process documentation for our key business processes
• Proactive communication and follow up with field and headquarters personnel, regarding the timely resolution of outstanding cash reconciling items
• Builds and maintains internal and external customer relationships
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment, with the ability to make quick decisions, based on experience and/or information providedCore Responsibilities:
  • Interprets accounting data, analyzes reports, and recommends action to be taken
  • Establishes and maintains accounting records. Performs first level reviews of the preparation of various financial analysis, records and reports compiled by peer accounting support personnel
  • Prepares workpapers and reconciliations for management review.
  • Ensures General Ledger accounts are accurately stated based on compiled reconciliation procedures and agreement with source documents
  • Enters journal entries to properly record accounting transactions, ensuring that journal entries have proper back up to substantiate the entry
  • 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) as necessary
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assignedEducation Level: - Bachelors Degree or EquivalentField of Study: - Accounting, FinanceYears of Experience: - Generally requires 2-5 years related experienceAdditional Experience:
    • Proficient in Excel
    • Oracle R12 (specifically Oracle R12 cash management & general ledger) a plus, but not required
    • SQL experience a plus, but not required
    • Hyperion SmartView knowledge preferred
    • Strong analytical skills required
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills requiredEmployees 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 and diversity
      • Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communitiesComcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer

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