General Accounting Team Member - 12 months contract

Avery Dennison

  • Cork
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionAbout Avery DennisonAvery 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, 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 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at .Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via .We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.*We are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation for this role**This role is subject to right-to-work checks as per local employment laws*Job DescriptionThe 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, Accenture, and external auditors.
  • Performance: Contributing to service level targets.
QualificationsEssential:
  • Qualified Accountant (recognised 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 have).
Desirable:
  • Exposure to a culturally diverse working environment.
  • One major European language (desirable).
  • Google Suite Applications
  • Shared Service Centre exposure.
  • Advanced Excel and Macros.
Additional InformationWe offer:
  • Flexible working hours
  • Attractive salary package
  • Workplace & work hours flexibility
  • Structured learning and development / Mentoring program
  • International environment
  • Events like International Women’s Day, Earth Day, etc.
  • A growing and welcoming team with a good spirit!
Who we are! - Our Story:Every voice. Every day! . One Team!Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In the EMEA region, we have these Employee Resource Groups:
  • EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women
  • Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
  • Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region
To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website:At Avery Dennison, we do what we love, and we love what we do - Just click here, and get to know us better: Life @ Avery Dennison ( )

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