Sr. Accounting Associate

PCA•Boise, ID

11d•$45,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. People • Customers • Trust

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in accounting, administration or related field and 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.
Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
Strong verbal & written communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
Strong organizational skills for daily work projects as well as ability to work with paper and electronic files.
Able to work independently, prioritize assignments, and achieve desired results.

Nice To Haves

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

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.

Benefits

Annual Bonus – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
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