Senior Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Packaging Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation time

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring a Senior Accounting Associate to maintain all accounting records and produce timely reports in line with GAAP. The role supports general ledger, payroll processing, and accounts payable activities across the plant, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The position requires 3 years in a business office/accounting function, strong Excel skills, and experience with automated accounting systems.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide support with 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.

Skills

General ledger

Accounts payable

Payroll

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or college accounting coursework

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring a Senior Accounting Associate to maintain all accounting records and produce timely reports in line with GAAP. The role supports general ledger, payroll processing, and accounts payable activities across the plant, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The position requires 3 years in a business office/accounting function, strong Excel skills, and experience with automated accounting systems.