Sr. Accounting Associate

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a hybrid role based in the United States. You will receive and process vendor invoices from Trucking locations, manage PO/RO status, and resolve rate discrepancies in the TMT/CT Freitrater systems.

You will handle general accounting duties, coordinate with accounts payable teams, and maintain financial records with accuracy and compliance. Hybrid schedule is in place with in-office and remote days.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in accounting, administration or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in the accounting field.
• Broad understanding of accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• This position will be hybrid - Mon - Wed in the office; Th-Fri work from home.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process vendor invoices from various Trucking locations within the TMT system. Work with Trucking locations to keep accurate and current PO and RO status. Follow up with vendors and locations to receive aged invoices.
• Process Transportation vendor invoices into CT Freitrater system (manually and electronically). Review invoices received against rates in system. Research and resolve any rate discrepancies. Work to pay balance dues or process credits. Answer vendor queries on payment issues.
• Coordinate with Trucking and corporate accounts payable groups to update and add vendors as needed.
• Perform general accounting activities, which include the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and financial statements. This includes balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements. Prepare and record accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
• Exercise independent judgment to resolve assigned work under general direction.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or higher in accounting, administration or related field

Tools

TMT

TMW

Oracle

Job description

Responsibilities

• Receive and process vendor invoices from various Trucking locations within the TMT system. Work with Trucking locations to keep accurate and current PO and RO status. Follow up with vendors and locations to receive aged invoices.
• Process Transportation vendor invoices into CT Freitrater system (manually and electronically). Review invoices received against rates in system. Research and resolve any rate discrepancies. Work to pay balance dues or process credits. Answer vendor queries on payment issues.
• Coordinate with Trucking and corporate accounts payable groups to update and add vendors as needed.
• Perform general accounting activities, which include the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and financial statements. This includes balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements.
  Prepare and record accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
• Exercise independent judgment to resolve assigned work under general direction.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in accounting, administration or related field and 3 + years' experience in the accounting field.
• Broad understanding of accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work concurrently in multiple systems.
• This position will be hybrid - Mon - Wed in the office; Th-Fri work from home. Also, first 3 days of month end always in the office (dates will vary).

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ yrs. accounting in transportation or related field.
• TMT, TMW, and Oracle experience plus.

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Strong verbal & written communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills for daily work projects as well as ability to work with paper and electronic files.
• Able to work independently, prioritize assignments, and achieve desired results.