Accountant I

Averydennison; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Little Rock, AR seeks an Accountant, General Accounting to manage end-to-end accounting across fixed assets, CIP, SIP, and SOX compliance. The role involves coordinating asset activity with site managers, maintaining asset records in Sage, and performing balance sheet reconciliations as part of monthly close.

You will prepare closing journals, support quarterly PPE roll-forwards, and assist with audit requests, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-2 years of progressive general ledger and general accounting experience in a mid-to-large corporate environment.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP (Fixed Assets, ASC 360, and Software Capitalization / ASC 350-40).
• Experience with SOX 404 compliance.
• Experience with mid-to-tier-1 ERP systems (Sage, SAP, or Oracle).
• Familiarity with financial consolidation systems (Oracle HFM / FCCS) and reporting tools (Prophix).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIFS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee fixed asset accounting including additions, transfers, and disposals.
• Coordinate monthly with site managers on asset activity and system updates in Sage.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for fixed assets and review AP invoices.
• Manage SIP calculations and Day 1 journal entries for software capitalization.
• Execute month-end close procedures and prepare journal entries and schedules.
• Deliver PPE roll-forwards and respond to financial reporting inquiries.
• Support internal/external audits with PBC schedules and documentation.

Skills

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Excel proficiency

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage

SAP

Oracle

HFM

FCCS

Prophix

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.

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

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.

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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