Senior Accountant, Product Support Accounting

Comcast - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Philadelphia, PA

10,001+ employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Senior Accountant in Product Support Accounting at Comcast is responsible for managing the accounting and analysis related to product costs, including preparation of financial reports, journal entries, and reconciliations. This role supports various business units, particularly Xfinity Mobile and Xfinity Home, and involves collaboration with internal and external auditors. The position requires in-depth knowledge of accounting practices and the ability to work independently while providing guidance to less experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for various aspects of the National Product Support team, including support of the Xfinity Mobile, Xfinity Home, xFi Pods, and Strategy business units.
• Calculates and records monthly journal entries related to Cost of Goods Sold and prepares monthly reconciliations for Inventory Held for Resale.
• Provides analysis and management reporting for complex or sensitive areas to Senior Leadership and Internal & External auditors.
• Coordinates and reviews Mobile inventory reset, including recommendations for automation and enhancements.
• Supports Oracle Fusion implementation as needed.
• Ensures that balance sheets are accurately stated and reconciled to the general ledger.
• Researches variances, determines root causes, and makes recommendations for adjustments.
• Enters monthly journal entries to properly record accounting transactions, ensuring that journal entries have proper backup to substantiate the entry.
• Reviews financial statements for operating trends and results, researching variances to forecast and budget prior month and prior year.
• Prepares financial reports, analyzing data for management review.
• Presents monthly operating results to assigned business units or divisions and provides continuous support on related accounting issues.
• Researches complex accounting data to comply with new accounting policy implementation.
• Develops automated Oracle routines such as mass allocations and recurring journal entries.
• Researches ways of streamlining and standardizing processes to support the Accounting function.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger (GL) and financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience with balance sheets and reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to research complex accounting data.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar accounting software.
• Knowledge of Cost of Goods Sold accounting practices.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee discounts on Comcast services.
• Professional development opportunities.