General Accounting Team Member

General Accounting Team Member - 12 months contract
Full-time
About Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company.
We create 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 promote sustainability, circularity, and transparency.
We design and develop labeling and functional materials, RFID inlays and tags, software applications connecting physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and display information to improve customer experience.
Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals, and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees across more than 50 countries.
Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion.
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Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations during the application process by contacting our team via (emailprotected).
We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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We are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation for this role.
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*This role is subject to right-to-work checks as per local employment laws.
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The GA Team Member ensures accuracy, completeness, and timely processing of transactions within the General Accounting team, adhering to internal and external accounting guidelines for the Shared Service Centre (SSC).
Key Responsibilities:
Processing and analysis of financial data:
Creating and posting GL journals, performing month-end US GAAP reporting, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and reviewing Profit & Loss statements.
Reconciliations and Audits:
Reviewing bank reconciliations, managing balance sheet accounts, and preparing for US GAAP and local statutory audits, including reconciling US GAAP to Local GAAP.
Intercompany and Tax:
Managing intercompany balances and supporting tax computations (ASC740 and local tax returns).
Compliance and Projects:
Ensuring internal audits are completed, participating in Sarbanes Oxley requirements, and contributing to SSC projects.
Stakeholder Management:
Delivering excellent customer service to business unit finance staff and maintaining strong relationships with SSC departments, external auditors, and partners.
Performance:
Contributing to service level targets.
Qualifications:
Qualified Accountant (recognized under Irish regulation).
Experience with US GAAP, statutory accounts and audit, SOX, and ERP Systems.
Proven track record in business partnership and high-volume reconciliation experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong knowledge of GA processes and procedures.
Strong analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Good attendance and timekeeping record.
Technically competent.
Fluency in English (C1 Level is a must).
Exposure to a culturally diverse working environment.
Google Suite Applications.
Shared Service Centre exposure.
Advanced Excel and Macros.
We offer:
Attractive salary package
Workplace & work hours flexibility
Structured learning and development / Mentoring program
International environment
A growing and welcoming team with a good spirit
We value diversity and equal opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is heard.
Our Employee Resource Groups in the EMEA region include:
EmpoWer
- supporting women
Mental Health
- promoting mental health awareness
Unite
- supporting the LGBTQI+ community and allies
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