ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

PCA • Wallula, WA

10d • $50,000 - $64,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking one Accounting Associate for its Wallula, Washington facility. The role handles weekly Mill payroll processing and recordkeeping, payroll reports and analysis, employee payroll questions, vendor accounts payable invoices and payments, vendor records, and support for monthly accounting and financial reporting. It also provides general administrative support to the Mill Controller, Mill Manager, and HR Manager and cross-trains in other accounting duties.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
• At least one year of prior work experience in a business office or accounting function with exposure to general ledger, payroll, and/or accounts payable.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Solid working knowledge of payroll procedures.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and preferably exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to handle detail-oriented work and review multiple documents and reports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and manage multiple requests or projects concurrently.
• Strong appreciation for retaining and managing confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage details, deadlines, and requests.
• Strong listening, evaluation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing.
• Patience and ability to work closely with others in a team environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours or overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or college accounting coursework.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, containerboard, or the corrugated packaging industry.
• Experience with computer software used for payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Review daily timecards, correct or adjust them as necessary, and coordinate payroll changes with HR and department schedulers.
• Ensure timecards comply with labor agreements, Mill policies, and labor regulations.
• Process compensation and benefit adjustments, including dues, wage adjustments, vacation, sick leave, cash-outs, and reimbursements.
• Maintain accurate Mill payroll system data, including employee classifications, assignments, positions, lines, rates, status, and banks.
• Conduct payroll and Worksight training for schedulers, hourly employees, and supervisors, including new union hourly and salary supervisor orientation.
• Maintain payroll files and supporting documentation in accordance with PCA recordkeeping policies.
• Produce reports for upper management and respond to corporate requests and cyclical filings and reporting as directed by the Accounting Supervisor.
• Respond to employee questions and complaints about wages and payments.
• Follow company policies and procedures, share useful information with the team, and identify ways to improve employee service.
• Provide general administrative support to the Mill Controller, Mill Manager, and HR Manager, including file organization and retrieval, meal ordering and delivery, and meeting arrangements.
• Post general ledger entries accurately and completely, and verify and balance general ledger accounts.
• Post, audit, and collect accounts receivable transactions, making adjustments and corrections as appropriate.
• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices using three-way matching, and prepare and process check and ACH payments.
• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain invoice approvals, verify purchase order information, and resolve vendor payment issues.
• Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate vendor master records, including vendor and ACH setup.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting controls.
• Cross-train in other non-payroll accounting associate duties and perform other accounting tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation per calendar year, prorated during the initial year based on hire date.
• Paid holidays.
• Eligibility within the first 30 days of employment to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Automatic enrollment upon hire in life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Automatic enrollment upon hire in a 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED