Accounting Co-Op (Part-Time) August 2025

Job Description:

Job Description

What we are looking for
We are seeking innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our intern and co-op associates do not shy away from a challenge, and are looking for a chance to create a real impact with our company. Avery Dennison's Internship & Co-Op Program has a single business focus to cultivate future talent for our rapidly growing organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning, a dynamic environment, access to business leaders, and an encouraging team of co-workers, peers, and supervisors, the Internship and Co-Op Program will provide you the opportunity to sharpen your skills and collaborate on a number of strategic projects.

We're seeking a part-time Accounting Co-Op(10-15 hrs per week) to join our business in North America during the Fall of 2025, starting August 25, 2025. These hours could increase for Summer 2026 to full time. You will provide Accounting support for North America operations. In this role, you will assist with the close process and various analyses, and ensure all reporting deadlines are met while collaboratively working with the Accounting Team and other Functions. You will also work on projects that support Accounting's continuous efforts to standardize and streamline processes.
The Accounting Intern typically works for one of the following teams:
* Accounts payable
* Accounts receivable
* Indirect Tax/General Accounting
What you will be doing
The primary roles and responsibilities of this internship will be:
* Working to understand Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivable and other sub-ledger activities and relation to accounting impacts
* Participate in monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and any analysis associated with those activities
* Support business unit and accounting managers/analysts on various analyses
* Complete projects directly linked to the Accounting Team efficiency initiatives
What sets us apart
Avery Dennison's Internship and co-op Program is unlike any other with its emphasis on networking, community and support. From Day 1, networking is encouraged, promoted and expected within the program. As you are on-boarded with other summer interns and Early Careers Program associates from various tracks, you quickly develop a community of individuals all committed to make sure you have what it takes to succeed.
A core component of the curriculum is the mentoring program. Paired with an Early Careers Associate or program graduate within the organization, the program focuses on the transition from college to corporate, leveraging strengths, networking and defining your early career path.
In addition, as an organization that values diversity and inclusion, we welcome our Summer Interns to take an active role in our Employee Resource Groups(ERG's). ERG's are a group of employees that help advance and promote diversity, cultural awareness and an inclusive work environment. Some of our ERG's are Black Employee Resource Group (BERG), Elevate(Woman's), NEO Chinese Association, Unite(LGBT+), Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG), and Voz Latina.
Internship positions at Avery Dennison are paid and relocation assistance is provided for those that qualify

Candidate Requirements:

Qualifications

What you will need to bring to the program
Avery Dennison has a long history of being an industry leader. Your history is important to us. It should include the following:
Education
* Pursuing a BS in Accounting
* Sophomore status preferred
This position will be located in our Mentor, Ohio office and Reliable Transportation to and from work is required*
Preferred Experience
* Previous internship/co-op experience or relevant work experience (a plus)
* Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, and experience in building financial models (a plus)
* Experience via student organizations, such as Beta Alpha Psi, Association of Latino Professionals of America, Multicultural Business Association, Accounting Association, American Accounting Association, etc.
* Volunteerism or similar activities