Senior Analyst, Accounting Policy and SOX Compliance

Comcast • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

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 Primarily responsible for contributing to the identification, documentation, and communication of new or complex transactions and emerging accounting standards related to key accounting topics within Comcast. This role supports an enterprise-wide understanding of risks, systems, controls, areas of judgment, and accounting policies associated with these topics.

Requirements

• Experience with technical accounting research and internal control design, implementation, or testing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, SEC guidance, and the COSO framework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with business units and external auditors on technical accounting matters and support the application and development of accounting policies.
• Review contracts and identify related accounting issues.
• Contribute to discussions of accounting issues in a manner that demonstrates a deep understanding of relevant U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and support the review of documentation for identified accounting issues, including both technical and operational considerations, for management and other stakeholders.
• Monitor, research, and identify proposed accounting standards and guidance (e.g., FASB, EITF, SEC, and PCAOB).
• Support the development and delivery of presentations and training for management and staff on new accounting standards.
• Perform risk assessments through process walkthroughs, inquiry, and data analysis.
• Support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive internal control testing plan.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and provide recommendations to mitigate risk and enhance value.
• Support coordination of assigned internal control testing activities, ensuring procedures are appropriate, executed effectively, and documented clearly with well-supported and organized workpapers.
• Communicate findings to management and support presentations to executive leadership, demonstrating a strong understanding of risks, processes, and controls within the relevant accounting area.
• Monitor changes in the business environment and identify emerging risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and recommend appropriate actions.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to enhance processes and procedures.
• 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 assigned.

Benefits

• 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 benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level