Sr. Accountant

Sr. Accountant

Avery Dennison Corporation 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.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have :

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