Senior Accountant, Costing

Company Description

ABOUT 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.

AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA,  SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

Job Description

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; prepares reports; supervises and maintains regular accounting processes.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Responsible for the financial reporting, maintenance, account reconciliation and analysis of the general ledger and books of original entry, and the maintenance and documentation of internal accounting controls.  Includes month-end closing accounts.
• Be a Cost Accountant and perform Cost Accountant duties.
• Maintain and manage inventory accuracy.
• Be responsible for preparing monthly and annual consolidated statements.
• Analyze financial reports and records, making studies or recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures.
• Audit, review and verify accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Conduct special studies and develop or recommend accounting methods and procedures.
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations and divisions.
• Utilize computer to input, retrieve or display accounting information.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end closings.  Assist in the preparation of working papers for audits.
• Collect, analyze and report on data.

Qualifications

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4- 5 years accounting or related experience and potentially to manage a team of 4 - 5 members 
• Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of accounting to include general ledger experience.
• Good math and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is essential.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes and function specific software.
• Good typing and data entry skills.
• Good organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Good auditing skills.

Additional Information

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER.

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.