Senior Accountant

Avery Dennison•Mentor, OH

23d•$75 - $99•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Oracle Experience preferred
Manufacturing industry experience preferred
SOX controls experience preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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.
utilize Avery Dennison Performance Management System and tools to improve professional and personal development.