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.
 

Primary Responsibilities

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

• 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 SumIfs required

• Willing and able to work a hybrid schedule - 3 days/week in office #LI-Hybrid

• Oracle Experience preferred

• Manufacturing industry experience preferred

• SOX controls experience preferred

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