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Associate Plant Accountant

Packaging Corporation of America

Posted Saturday, July 12, 2025

Posting ID: 21446

Pearl, MS
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The Associate Plant Accountant is responsible for performing general accounting activities for the plant. Ensure day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger, prepare basic financial reports, and analyze and report any variances.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Complete accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes, including the preparation of estimates and accruals.

Identify and report accounting discrepancies and irregularities.

Help ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures including PCA's SOX 404 Key Controls.

Engage in general accounting activities including the accurate and complete preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and financial reports, such as balance sheets, profit-loss statements, and capital expenditure reports.

Prepare periodic reports that compare forecast costs to actual costs.

Follow up on customer accounts including customer credit issuances and collection activity.

Ensure accurate processing of hourly payroll and related payroll/employee functions. Confirm all payroll transactions comply with company policies, as well as all state and federal requirements.

Prepare accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Education equivalent to bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience.

Strong working knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office preferably with exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience with financial systems for invoicing, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger required.

Solid understanding and working knowledge of standard financial/accounting procedures, GAAP concepts and principles, and internal control.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:



Previous work experience in a business office/accounting department with exposure to general ledger, payroll, and/or invoicing, credit/collections, accounts payable functions is preferred.

Previous experience in the manufacturing sector, containerboard and corrugated packaging industry preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.

Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle detail-oriented tasks and review multiple documents and reports.

Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to network and build relationships with individuals of various experience and corporate positions.

Strong listening, evaluating, and organizational skills.

Previous experience working in a team environment preferred, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing among co-workers.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Communication
Packaging And Labeling
Collections
Invoicing
Detail Oriented
Microsoft Excel
Finance
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Microsoft Office
Accounts Payable
Accounting
Financial Accounting
Organizational Skills
Verbal Communication Skills
Forecasting
Financial Statements
Analytical Skills
Internal Controls
General Ledger
Financial Systems
Accruals
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Balance Sheet
Capital Expenditure
Financial Policy
General Ledger Reconciliation
Information Sharing
Accounting Records

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