Sr. Accounting Associate

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 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. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Starting salary range for position: $45,000 - $55,000 DOE Bonus: Annual - Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance. Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. Paid Holidays. Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr