Sr. Accountant chez Avery Dennison

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.

We have an immediate need for a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team. You will support the Corporate, MG and SG businesses in multiple systems, including Oracle R12. You will be responsible for booking JEs and completing 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; ability to manage and adhere to tight deadlines; and excellent verbal and written communication techniques.

Primary Responsibilities

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

• Monthly Closing - prepare various journal entries including various corporate accounting areas such as hedge accounting for various types of derivatives, accounting for debt transactions in various currencies, reconciling intercompany variances, collaborating with various departments to ensure expenses are appropriately recorded, recording various entries for MG & SG businesses as required; review month-end balance sheet; analyze operating expenses; run and review Oracle and Hyperion reports

• Oversee monthly lease accounting (ASC 842) activities as a key member of the Lease Accounting Center of Excellence; help maintain Lease Accelerator system

• Oversee monthly cash and bank activities as a key contact to the Corporate Treasury team; help maintain Kyriba Cash Management system 

• Prepare quarterly corporate schedules, year-end schedules

• Perform accurate and timely balance sheet account reconciliations as assigned and participate in annual Balance Sheet reviews as assigned 

• Participate in 5 SOX phases (I-III Documentation and Assessment, IV Interim Testing, V Year End Testing

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

• Participate in quarterly PwC reviews and year-end audits

• Other Corporate general accounting and project work as assigned

• Strong demonstration of business ethics and integrity compliance

• Personal Development: utilize Avery Dennison Performance Management System and tools to improve professional and personal development

• Culture Alignment: drive evolution of accountability, collaboration, and trust across the organization and proactively link responsibilities to key OGSM (Objectives/Goals/Strategies/Measures) strategies

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, Accounting degree preferred.

• 6+ yrs accounting experience; experience in a manufacturing company preferred.

• Knowledge of US GAAP

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

• Mainstream ERP and/or financial system(s) experience preferred

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Ability to lead project teams

• Willing to work overtime as required

• Capable of working independently with minimal guidance

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Good Problem solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and composure

• A positive attitude along with a professional demeanor, and a willingness to learn.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - Office & Remote, 3 days/week in office

The salary range for this position is $71,000 - $95,000/ year.

The hiring base salary range above 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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