Accounting Summer Intern - AR/AP

Packaging Corporation of America; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

401k with employer matching

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) invites you to join our Lake Forest headquarters as an Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Intern. This paid internship offers exposure to AP/AR activities, invoice processing, and financial data analysis within a Fortune 500 company.

You will collaborate with finance teams, learn processes across corporate and plant sites, and develop professional skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled college student majoring in Accounting, Finance, or Business with sophomore year completed.
• GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher is required.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office apps is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Support invoice processing, payment transactions, and vendor account maintenance.
• Collaborate with corporate and plant personnel to ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
• Review customer credit information, financial statements, and credit reports.
• Analyze financial data and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in special accounting projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Professionalism

Education

Accounting, Finance, or Business major

Sophomore year completed

GPA 3.0/4.0

Eligible to work in the U.S. full-time

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Intern

At Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers, large and small, package, transport, and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.

At PCA, you'll find the best people in the industry operating in a "golden rule" culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way.

As a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly meet the local needs of our customers.

We have an opening for an Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Intern at our headquarters in Lake Forest.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Support invoice processing, payment transactions, and vendor account maintenance.
• Collaborate with corporate and plant personnel to ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.

• Assist with reviewing customer credit information, financial statements, and credit reports.

• Analyze financial data and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives within the Accounting department.
• Contribute to team objectives by completing additional assignments as needed.
• Communicate project results and recommendations to management through presentations and written reports.

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled college student majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field and have completed their sophomore year.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

Abilities/Skills:

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• High energy with demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet assigned deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is preferred.
• Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position:$25.00 - 30.00per hour based on academic year.

• Paid Holidays.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer