Job description
Company Description
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:
Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
Paid parental leave
401K eligibility
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
Paid vacation and paid holidays
Job Description
We have an immediate need for a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team. You will support the LGM business in multiple systems, including Oracle R12. You will be responsible for booking journal entries and completing account reconciliations, as well as complying with SOX requirements by providing needed information and overseeing several SOX controls. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, at least 6 years of accounting experience with manufacturing accounting in their background; strong skills in Microsoft Excel; the ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and composure; strict attention to detail; and excellent verbal and written communication techniques.
Primary Responsibilities
Position will perform general accounting duties including, but not limited to, the following:
Month-End Close Activities: Prepare journal entries, review month-end balance sheets, review cut-off procedures, analyze operating expenses, monitor and clear suspense accounts, run and reconcile Hyperion reports, prepare quarterly corporate schedules.
Oversee the GRNI process including improving documentation of the processes to reconcile and clear GRNI balances.
Coordinate and perform cost roll process for LGM US and Canada as primary / back-up when needed.
Perform accurate and timely balance sheet account reconciliations as assigned.
Standardize General Accounting processes, identify best practices, and implement process improvements.
Calculate Lower of Cost or Net Realizable Value for units assigned.
Develop, maintain, and manage library of BI reports required for NASSO General Accounting Group.
Assist in the coordination and testing of SOX activities for assigned Division(s)/site(s).
Monitor accounts handled by outside Shared Service Center.
Work with divisions and Corporate on various special projects including onboarding acquisitions, ERP implementations / upgrades, etc.
Prepare financial statement support for Corporate tax reporting and quarterly Corporate schedules.
Culture Alignment: drive evolution of Accountability, Teamwork, and Trust across the organization and proactively link responsibilities to key OGSM strategies. Strong demonstration of business ethics and integrity compliance.
Personal Development: utilize Avery Dennison Performance Management System and tools to improve professional and personal development.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
6+ yrs of in-house accounting OR 3+ years of large public accounting firm experience required
Knowledge of US GAAP required
Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets, specifically on the job experience with Macros, Pivot Tables and/or V-Lookups and SumIfs required
Willing and able to work a hybrid schedule - 3 days/week in office #LI-Hybrid
Oracle Experience preferred
Manufacturing industry experience preferred
SOX controls experience preferred
Additional Information
The salary range for this position will be $75-99k / year. The hiring base salary range represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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