Accounting Generalist: GL, Payroll & AP/AR

Packaging Corporation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 378,000 - 462,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Medical/dental/vision eligibility

Life/AD&D/disability coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking an Accounting Associate to maintain ledgers, process payroll, and handle accounts payable/receivable tasks. This role supports month-end closings and prepares timely reports per GAAP.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and 1+ year in finance or accounting, with strong Excel skills and confidentiality. PCA offers competitive pay and benefits in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to high school diploma required.
• 1+ year experience in business office, accounting, payroll or AP/GL.
• Solid knowledge of accounting procedures and Excel usage.

Responsibilities

• Post entries to the general ledger and balance accounts.
• Process accounts payable transactions and batch payments.
• Manage accounts receivable adjustments and collections where needed.
• Support weekly payroll processing and month-end closings.
• Maintain accounting and payroll files per policy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or accounting coursework

Tools

MS Office/Excel

Accounts payable software

General ledger software

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking an Accounting Associate to maintain ledgers, process payroll, and handle accounts payable/receivable tasks. This role supports month-end closings and prepares timely reports per GAAP.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and 1+ year in finance or accounting, with strong Excel skills and confidentiality. PCA offers competitive pay and benefits in a manufacturing setting.