Staff Accountant, Cash & AR Accounting

Comcast • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant performs general accounting work requiring knowledge of accounting principles and analytical reasoning. The role uses discretion to provide specialized analysis in payroll and cost accounting and supports the accuracy and integrity of financial information. Duties include preparing journal entries and reconciliations, maintaining accounting records, analyzing financial data, supporting accounting systems and methods, and producing reports for management. The position requires regular, consistent, and punctual attendance and the ability to work nights and weekends on variable schedules as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; Comcast may also consider a combination of coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience.
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Skills in accounting, account reconciliations, accounts receivable analysis, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Ability to work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant accounting certification, if applicable; no specific certification is identified.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated accounting routines in systems such as Oracle to streamline financial processes.
• Interpret accounting data, analyze reports, and recommend actions to optimize financial results.
• Prepare complex journal entries, maintain detailed ledgers, and perform cost-account reconciliations.
• Assist with developing and implementing accounting systems and cost-accounting methods.
• Establish and manage property-accounting records to support compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee junior accountants’ work and help ensure the accuracy of financial statements and reports.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for management, highlighting key trends.
• Calculate and process payments to regulatory authorities and review contracts and regulations for compliance.
• Reconcile and verify balance-sheet accounts against source documents.
• Record monthly transactions with journal entries and supporting documentation for audit trails.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in significant matters.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; work nights and weekends on variable schedules as needed.
• Follow Comcast’s Operating Principles, prioritize the customer experience, learn and advocate for its products and digital tools, collaborate as a team, participate in the Net Promoter System, drive results and growth, support inclusion, and act responsibly toward colleagues, customers, investors, and communities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Comcast provides a range of benefits and support options, expert guidance, and always-on tools to support employees physically, financially, and emotionally. Details are available in the benefits summary on Comcast’s careers site.

What This Job Offers

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