Accountant I

Avery Dennison; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant, General Accounting to join our team. You will manage end-to-end accounting for fixed assets, CIP, SIP capitalization, and SOX compliance, partnering with site managers and corporate reporting.

The role requires 1–2 years of ledger experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Sage, SAP, Oracle, and Prophix. Travel about one week per month is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 1–2 years of progressive general ledger and accounting experience.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge: Fixed Assets, ASC 360, and software capitalization (ASC 350-40).

Responsibilities

• Oversee fixed asset accounting, asset activity, and system updates in Sage.
• Manage the monthly SIP calculation and capitalization tracking.
• Execute month-end close procedures and provide corporate reporting.
• Support SOX controls and audit requests.
• Collaborate with site managers and FP&A to resolve reconciling items.

Skills

Time management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Oracle HFM / FCCS

Prophix

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

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.

• 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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