What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Analyst position at PCA?
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.
Job Responsibilities:
The primary purpose of the job will be to gain experience in the corrugated industry to become a controller at a PCA location. This position will work closely with the Area Controller and local Plant Controllers, proactively providing information that will help the plant increase revenue and improve profitability as well as responding to specific requests from the management team. Specific tasks may include but are not limited to: monthly analysis and reporting of financial performance, understanding and communicating revenue details, product and customer profitability reporting, financial analysis of products, customers and business models with pricing and cost data, accounts payable, invoicing, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and month end close.Qualifications:
BS degree in accounting required.
1-5 years of experience.
Strong analytical, communication, and advocacy skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Broad understanding of accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to travel 25-40 % of the time is required.
Must have willingness to relocate in the future for promotional opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Manufacturing experience is a plus.
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:
Must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
Must exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills.
Must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving.
Must be capable of working with ambiguity and change.
