SR ASSOC-ACCOUNTING~G6980A~8383
About The Position
The Senior Accounting Associate is responsible for maintaining all accounting records and producing timely reports, analysis, and statements in accordance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles. Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company and an ideas and solutions provider. Our corrugated packaging business aims to be the leader in assisting customers with packaging, transporting, and displaying products. Our white paper business provides 'Paper With Purpose' through excellent customer service and operational efficiency. With approximately 15,000 employees across over 100 U.S. locations, we focus on meeting local customer needs. Our mission is to serve customers today and tomorrow with products and services that surpass expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
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.
Benefits
- Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
- Paid Holidays.
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Disability coverage
- 401k plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options
- Employer provided matching contributions for 401k
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
