We Hire America Jobs

Mobile We Hire America Logo
WeHireAmerica.jobs is a service of HR Policy Foundation and DirectEmployers Association. These two non-profit organizations are providing this free resource to help educators, policy makers and job seekers understand the great employment opportunities available here in the U.S. at some of America's biggest and best companies.

Job Information

Avery Dennison Senior Financial Reporting Analyst in Mentor, Ohio

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

  • 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

The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for assisting with internal and external financial reporting activities, including assistance in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports, and account reconciliation and analysis.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepare supporting documentation and analysis for portions of SEC filings (10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, Proxies and Annual Reports), including preparation of footnotes and/or MD&A disclosures.

  • Analyze and review data submitted by divisions/business units for quarterly consolidated financial reporting, including PP&E and deferred charges (software), intercompany reconciliation and account fluctuation analysis.

  • Utilize Hyperion Financial Management system to support external and internal reporting requirements.

  • Interact with internal and external auditors and provide them supporting documentation for financial statements and footnote disclosures, and respond to their inquiries.

  • Lead process to record and reconcile goodwill and intangible assets.  

  • Support annual asset retirement obligation process, including coordination with outside valuation specialists.

  • Support the preparation of the annual financial statements of the Employee Savings Plan filed on Form 11-K.

  • Assist in special projects such as acquisition support, technical research, and government reporting.

  • Support various SOX activities, including preparation of risk assessment, walkthroughs and testing for select sites.

  • Perform quality control review of select in-scope SOX sites.

  • Assist in the administration of the SOX database and provide guidance to users.

  • Support other annual government survey reporting requirements. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

  • 4+ years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or financial reporting

  • Public accounting experience preferred

  • CPA or candidate for CPA

  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel and Word)

  • Strong organization/time management skills, attention to details

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment meeting deadline requirements often with multiple deliverables to different reviewers

  • Excellent verbal and writing skills

Additional Information

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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reasonable Accommodations Notice

If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.

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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

DirectEmployers