Finance Intern & Cost Analysis Co-op (Summer 2027)

Packaging Corporation of America; Tennessee; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) invites qualified finance/accounting students to join as a Finance Intern/Co-op for Summer 2027. The role emphasizes auditing, cost analysis, and working with Operations to support manufacturing cost controls.

The program includes exposure to T&M billings, physical inventories, and cross-functional teamwork. Enrollment at a qualifying university with a 3.0 GPA is required, with benefits and 401k enrollment on hire.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a listed university and pursuing Finance or Accounting or related field.
• GPA 3.0/4.0 minimum.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to analyze cost data.

Responsibilities

• Assist in auditing and cost accounting tasks.
• Collaborate with Operations and non-accounting personnel.
• Learn contractor T&M billings, markups, and inventories.
• Communicate results clearly to accounting and operations teams.

Skills

Auditing

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Operational collaboration

Communication of results

Education

Accounting coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Mainframe familiarity

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) invites qualified finance/accounting students to join as a Finance Intern/Co-op for Summer 2027. The role emphasizes auditing, cost analysis, and working with Operations to support manufacturing cost controls.

The program includes exposure to T&M billings, physical inventories, and cross-functional teamwork. Enrollment at a qualifying university with a 3.0 GPA is required, with benefits and 401k enrollment on hire.