Accountant

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 an Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team.  You will be part of our Corporate North America Shared Services team and will support our Solutions Group 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 1-2 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 Close: prepare various 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.

• Perform accurate and timely balance sheet account reconciliations as assigned. 

• Standardize General Accounting processes, identify best practices, and implement process improvements.

• Prepare monthly payroll and time and expense entries including accrual

• Monitor and investigate goods received not invoiced account for aged balances including corresponding monthly accrual journal entries to appropriately adjust account balance

• Project management: Support business unit controller on various projects related to general accounting activities (e.g., onboarding acquisitions, ERP implementations, new GAAP requirements, etc.)

• Assist in the coordination of SOX activities for assigned Division(s)/site(s).

• Monitor accounts handled by outside Shared Service Center including Cash, Fixed assets, Leases and Intercompany

• Work with divisions and Corporate on various special projects.

• Prepare tax reports and year-end 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, Finance or related field.  Accounting degree preferred.

• 1-2 yrs accounting experience; experience in a manufacturing company preferred.

• Oracle Experience strongly preferred

• Knowledge of US GAAP

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, specifically on the job experience with Macros, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups and SumIfs preferred.

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Capable of working independently with minimal guidance

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Good Problem solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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