Accountant

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 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
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

We have an immediate need for a degreed Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 3-5 years of accounting experience with payroll accounting in their background; strong skills in Microsoft Excel; ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and composure; strict attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication techniques; superb organizational skill; a positive attitude along with professional demeanor and willingness to learn.

Position will perform financial analysis and general accounting duties including, but not limited to, the following:

• Posting of weekly US payroll from ADP into the various general ledgers.  Produce and distribute payroll and overtime reports to Operations
• Monthly closing – prepare various payroll journal entries, related but not limited to, expatriates, vacation accruals, bonus accruals, payroll taxes, etc.  
• Prepare monthly corporate schedules 
• Implement process improvements related to payroll processing
• Prepare accurate and timely account reconciliations
• Assist in the coordination of SOX activities related to payroll and treasury admin functions
• Ad hoc reporting
• Other Corporate General Accounting duties as required
• Culture Alignment: drive evolution of accountability, collaboration, and trust across the organization and proactively link responsibilities to key OGSM metrics
• Personal Development: utilize Avery Dennison Performance Management System and tools to improve professional and personal development

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Accounting or Finance degree
• 3-5 years experience in Accounting or Finance with some payroll exposure
• Team player with excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in PC skills (Word, Excel, etc…)
• Exposure to Oracle ERP a plus
• Strong demonstration of business ethics and integrity

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.