Accountant I

Company Description

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 and mitigate loss, 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 2025 were $8.9 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
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant, General Accounting to join our

team. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end accounting operations across fixed

assets, capitalized software month-end close reporting, and SOX compliance.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at tight close deadlines,

collaborates effectively with site managers and corporate reporting teams, and is able to travel

approximately one week per month.

Key Responsibilities:

Fixed Assets & Construction in Progress (CIP)

Oversee corporate and site fixed asset accounting, ensuring timely recording of

additions, transfers, and disposals.

Coordinate monthly with site managers and operational leaders regarding asset activity,

physical tagging, and system updates in Sage.

Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for fixed asset accounts and review AP

invoices to validate capitalization criteria.

Maintain compliance with corporate Fixed Asset policies

Software Capitalization

Manage the monthly Software in Progress (SIP) calculation and prepare Day 1 journal

entries.

Track software development milestones, identifying completed projects ready for

capitalization and amortization under SOP 98-1.

Reconcile SIP/SOP project balances against Authorization for Expenditure (AFE)

trackers.

Coordinate asset setup in ERP systems (Sage) upon project completion.

Month-End Close & Corporate Reporting

Execute core month-end close procedures under a structured schedule:

Prepare and post closing journal entries

Complete and upload statistical files and corporate schedules

Generate and distribute the monthly Trial Balance

Prepare comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations

Manage quarterly reporting deliverables, including Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE)

roll-forward

Address Corporate Financial Reporting inquiries regarding deferred charges and other

balances

Manage lease accounting adjustments

Internal Controls, SOX & Audit Support

Execute key internal controls, including Information Produced by the Entity (IPE) testing

on key reports (e.g., Prophix) during the monthly close

Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external audit requests, delivering PBC

(Prepared by Client) schedules and documentation

Partner cross-functionally with outsourced service providers, Accounts Payable, and

FP&A to resolve reconciling items

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience: 1-2 years of progressive general ledger and general accounting

experience in a mid-to-large corporate environment.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong working knowledge of US GAAP (specifically Fixed Assets, ASC 360, and

Software Capitalization / ASC 350-40).

Experience with SOX 404 compliance

Systems & Software:

Experience with mid-to-tier-1 ERP systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, or Oracle).

Familiarity with financial consolidation systems (e.g., Oracle HFM / FCCS) and

reporting tools (e.g., Prophix).

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP,

pivot tables, SUMIFS).

Key Competencies

Time Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multi-day close calendars and hit

strict reporting deadlines.

Collaboration & Communication: Skilled at working with non-financial site managers

and external service teams.

Problem Solving: High level of ownership in researching variances, resolving AP/GL

discrepancies, and streamlining processes.

Additional Information

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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