JOB REQUIREMENTS: Senior Accounting Associate - Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee, WI, USA Req #9915 Friday, April 19, 2024 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 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. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: 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. Perform 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. BASIC 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. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Associates degree or college accounting coursework. Previous experience in the manufacturing sector, containerboard and... For full info follow application link. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E09A3D81258A4A28