Accounting Co-op - Spring 2027

Socket.dev; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Mentor, Ohio is offering a part-time Accounting Co-Op for Spring 2027. You will participate in the monthly close, assist with analyses, and support NA operations while collaborating with the Accounting Team.

This role requires pursuing a BS in Accounting or Business, strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, and willingness to commit two semesters. Location is on-site in Mentor with 10–15 hours weekly, potential to extend to full time for Summer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Accounting or Business or related field required.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and financial modeling experience a plus.
• Previous internship/co-op experience or relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support business unit and accounting managers on analyses.
• Complete projects linked to Accounting Team efficiency initiatives.
• Provide accounting support for North America operations with cross-functional collaboration.
• Assist with the close process and analyses to meet reporting deadlines.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Financial modeling

Internship experience

Education

BS in Accounting or Business or related field

Job description

About the role:

We are seeking innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our intern and co-op associates do not shy away from a challenge, and are looking for a chance to create a real impact with our company. Avery Dennison’s Internship & Co-Op Program has a single business focus to cultivate future talent for our rapidly growing organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning, a dynamic environment, access to business leaders, and an encouraging team of co-workers, peers, and supervisors, the Internship and Co-Op Program will provide you the opportunity to sharpen your skills and collaborate on a number of strategic projects.

We’re seeking a part-time Accounting Co-Op (10-15 hrs per week) to join our business in North America during the Spring of 2027. These hours could increase for Summer 2027 to full time. You will provide Accounting support for North America operations. In this role, you will assist with the close process and various analyses, and ensure all reporting deadlines are met while collaboratively working with the Accounting Team and other Functions. You will also work on projects that support Accounting’s continuous efforts to standardize and streamline processes.

Role Details & Requirements:

• Rotation Structure & Locations: Located in our Mentor, Ohio office.
• Time Commitment / Program Duration: Part-time (10-15 hrs per week) during Spring of 2027, with potential to increase to full time for Summer 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and any analysis associated with those activities
• Support business unit and accounting managers/analysts on various analyses
• Complete projects directly linked to the Accounting Team efficiency initiatives
• Provide Accounting support for North America operations while collaboratively working with the Accounting Team and other Functions
• Assist with the close process and various analyses to ensure all reporting deadlines are met

Avery Dennison has a long history of being an industry leader. Your history is important to us. It should include the following:

What you will need to bring to the program:

Education

• Pursuing a BS in Accounting or Business or related field required.

Preferred Experience

• Previous internship/co-op experience or relevant work experience (a plus).
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, and experience in building financial models (a plus).
• Experience via student organizations, such as Beta Alpha Psi, Association of Latino Professionals of America, Multicultural Business Association, Accounting Association, American Accounting Association, etc.

Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future
• Must be willing to join during at least two semesters, including one non-summer term

Travel

• Ability to travel 10 - 20 percent of the time

The hourly rate for this position is $22.00 - $ 27.00/hour based on where you are at academically.

The hourly rate above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status.

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Pre-employment Screening Notice:

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.

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 nearly 60 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:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. We encourage you to save as much as possible to meet your goals. You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute