Sr. Accounting Associate

Packaging Corporation of America•Boise, ID

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for receiving and processing vendor invoices from various Trucking locations within the TMT system. The associate will work with Trucking locations to maintain accurate and current PO and RO status, and follow up with vendors and locations to receive aged invoices. Responsibilities include processing Transportation vendor invoices into the CT Freitrater system (manually and electronically), reviewing invoices against system rates, researching and resolving rate discrepancies, and working to pay balance dues or process credits. The role also involves answering vendor queries on payment issues, coordinating with Trucking and corporate accounts payable groups to update and add vendors, and performing general accounting activities such as preparing, maintaining, and reconciling general ledger accounts and financial statements (including balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements). The associate will prepare and record accounting transactions, ensuring the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles. This role requires exercising independent judgment to resolve assigned work under general direction and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in accounting, administration or related field
3 + years’ experience in the accounting field
Broad understanding of accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices
Strong experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to work concurrently in multiple systems

Nice To Haves

3+ yrs. accounting in transportation or related field
TMT, TMW, and Oracle experience

Responsibilities

Receive and process vendor invoices from various Trucking locations within the TMT system.
Work with Trucking locations to keep accurate and current PO and RO status.
Follow up with vendors and locations to receive aged invoices.
Process Transportation vendor invoices into CT Freitrater system (manually and electronically).
Review invoices received against rates in system.
Research and resolve any rate discrepancies.
Work to pay balance dues or process credits.
Answer vendor queries on payment issues.
Coordinate with Trucking and corporate accounts payable groups to update and add vendors as needed.
Perform general accounting activities, which include the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and financial statements. This includes balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements.
Prepare and record accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
Exercise independent judgment to resolve assigned work under general direction.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.