Accountant 1

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

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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