Senior Accounting Associate

PCA • Gladstone, VA

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About The Position

The Senior Accounting Associate is responsible for maintaining all accounting records and producing timely reports, analysis, and statements in accordance with PCA’s policies and generally accepted accounting principles.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to high school diploma required.
• Three (3) years’ previous work experience in a business office / accounting function with exposure to general ledger, payroll, and/or accounts payable functions.
• Previous experience using automated accounting/payroll system.
• Strong working knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office preferably with exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or college accounting coursework.
• Previous experience in the manufacturing sector, containerboard and corrugated packaging industry.
• Experience with financial systems for invoicing, credit/collections, expense reporting, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Previous Ceridian/Dayforce payroll processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Post entries accurately and completely to the general ledger and verifies and balances general ledger accounts.
• Post, validate, and process accounts payable transactions including the preparation of batch payment.
• Post, audit and collect accounts receivable transactions by making adjustments and corrections as appropriate.
• Follow up on customer accounts, including customer credit issuances and collection activity as needed.
• Provide support with the processing of weekly hourly payroll.
• Assist in preparations of month end closings of the financials for the plant.
• Issue daily reports of financial matters, discrepancies, or irregularities to Controller as assigned.
• Maintain accounting and payroll files and backup documentation in accordance with PCA’s record keeping policies.
• Provide general administrative support including electronic and physical file organization and retrieval, copying materials and conducting electronic or fax correspondence as needed.
• Respond to corporate requests and cyclical filings in accordance with the Controller’s direction. Maintain follow-up system to ensure timely submission of requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees