Sr Cost Accountant NA

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

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 more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at

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

You will be responsible for managing the cost accounting system, driving accurate valuation of inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and providing deep analysis of manufacturing costs for the North American IDS region.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE :    

• Perform month-end and year-end cost accounting close procedures.

• Maintain standard costs, including setting and updating standard costs for material, labor, and overheads.

• Analyze and report on manufacturing cost variances (Material/PPV, Labor, and Overheads), identifying  root causes and recommending corrective actions.

• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Operations teams to ensure effective inventory management, including cycle counts and other inventory adjustments.

• Calculate and analyze inventory valuation, including excess and obsolescence (E&O) reserves.

• Prepare general ledger reconciliations for all inventory accounts.

• Support  financial audits and ensure strict compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), GAAP, and internal controls (e.g., SOX).

• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes with cost data and analysis.

• Provide product costing information to support strategic pricing decisions and intercompany transfer pricing.

• Partner with operations and engineering teams to understand costs and drive cost improvement initiatives.

• Complete ad hoc projects and analysis as required by management.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Typically 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or process environment.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle preferred), Google Suite, advanced Excel skills.

• CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

• Fluent in written and oral English.

• Strong analytical skills & a deep understanding of manufacturing cost control concepts.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork.

• Familiarity with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & Sarbanes – Oxley (SOX) compliance.

• Ability to work overtime when needed to meet tight deadlines.

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.

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