Senior Accountant

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 Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

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.

• 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.

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 Sum Ifs required
• Willing and able to work a hybrid schedule - 3 days/week in office #LI-Hybrid
• Oracle Experience preferred
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred

The salary range for this position will be $75-99k / year. The hiring base salary range represents what Avery…