Accounts Payable Manager

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 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries.

Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 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
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

As a key member of the NASSO team, the Accounts Payable Manager is the key link between NASSO, procurement and supply chain.

The Accounts Payable manager is responsible for ensuring processes are followed and invoices are paid timely. The role is critical in driving coordination with business partners as well as managing the outsourced service provider.

With multiple direct reports, the day-to-day activities range from managing and prioritizing the tasks of the team, to coordinating process improvements and compliance.

In your role as Accounts Payable Manager, delivering on these responsibilities is critical to success :

Ensure service levels are maintained and provide best-in-class customer service to internal and external customers

Drive effective coordination with business partners to ensure AP processes and support are meeting the needs of the business

Troubleshoot and resolve complex payment and vendor issues that have been escalated

Assist in the monthly closing process, ensure anticipated payments are completed timely and keep management informed of issues

Ensure vendor payments are paid in accordance with contractual terms and company payment policies

Maintain internal controls and seek to mitigate operational risks

Maintain and ensure accuracy of the Vendor master file and monitor functions including new vendor additions, deletions, profile updates, etc.

Ensure correctness of Vendor master file for classification of vendor payments for 1099 reporting, including year-end tax documents creation

Supervise the performance of the Accounts Payable team members by supporting, mentoring and coaching through regular performance feedback and participating in the annual staff performance evaluation process

Serve as liaison with various departments, including : Accounting, Treasury, Direct and Indirect Procurement and Supply Chain

Qualifications

Avery Dennison has a long history of being a market leader. Your history is important to us. It should include the following :

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Experience

7+ years of accounts payment management experience

Experience with process improvement and best practices

Experience managing and developing a team

Oracle ERP system(s) experience preferred

Other

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail (excellent analytical skills)

Fundamental intellectual curiosity and ability to anticipate the next question

Proven ability to collaborate across functions

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize / re-prioritize workload (individually and for team / direct reports) to meet deadlines in dynamic business conditions

Desire to learn continuously and take initiative to act on data / intuition; provide proactive insights that drive action and execution, leading to results

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.

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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