Payroll Clerk

Hourly Payroll And/Or Other Accounting FunctionsAs 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 • TrustFunction and Scope1) Hourly Payroll - Responsible for processing hourly payroll within the e-Labor system, including editing prior to transmission to P S –H R, reviewing for compliance with union contract, and performing system updates.2) Other Accounting Functions - Various accounting tasks including month end responsibilities.Note: Several positions in the department may be described by this position description. Due to limited staffing, overlap of duties and cross training is essential. Employee may be assigned to different specific tasks as required.Duties and Responsibilities – Hourly PayrollEdit weekly reports for errors and correct accordingly.Transmit and close payroll in Mill Labor System and transmit the hours for weekly payroll to People Soft H.R. (Only after assigned accounting personnel audits specific hourly employee time, verifying that weekly data has not been altered.)Process all weekly vacation in the Labor system and check the daily vacation and floaters for accuracyKeep abreast of the Union Contract language and rules in order to process hourly employee payroll according to the contractPrint checks, direct deposit advisements and payroll reports weeklyOnline checks for employees with payroll errors or pay shortages are issued weekly.Contact DeRidder H.R. Department and Corporate H.R. for information as need.Contact employees for problems with checks, vacation, floater, deduction and etc.Responsible for getting information from Corporate (P.S. and Labor system for calculating rates for the employee vacation pay, tool and shoe allowance).Transmit annual pay increases to Corporate.Monthly closing of payroll in Labor system to People Soft. Notify the H.R. Department that the month has been closed.Prepare account analysis sheets for payroll.Prepare various weekly and monthly payroll related reports for managersReview monthly payroll labor dollars & hours charges for correct account codesDuties and Responsibilities – Other Accounting FunctionsOffice supplies and printing distribution analysis and journal entriesMonthly service accrualsRun PS queries and Maximo stores issuesMisc. journal entries as necessaryRun month-end reports as needed (General Ledgers, Responsibility Statements, Account Analysis, Raw Materials Analysis, Energy Analysis)Prepare various reports for DeRidder Mill Cost BookMonthly compilation of Balance Sheet Account Analysis and forward to SAS AccountantPlace files in "on-line Cost Book" for management's usePetty cash audits and reviewsAssist in forecast and budget preparationPrepare all files for record retention and enter into Record Retention System. Maintain records transfer notices for easy retrieval of stored files.Supervision and Leadership ExercisedNoneReporting and Accountability RelationshipsReports to Accounting Supervisor. Accountable to internal customers, external customers, auditors and management.Decision Making AuthorityTasks follow set procedures/policies requiring knowledge of basic accounting. Decision making is limited. Unusual or large discrepancies are brought to the supervisor's attention. Payroll decisions are made based on Local Union Contract and Corporate Policy.Business ContactsHourly Payroll - Contact with local H.R. management and Corporate H.R. for decisions and with each department for various information on hourly employee work schedule.Other - Daily internal contact with both production, maintenance, and management personnel.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceEducational background should include High School Diploma and either college or technical training or equivalent years accounting experience.Knowledge/CompetenciesPC knowledge with experience in Microsoft Office products (especially Excel) and interfaced systems experience (payroll, general accounting, accounts payable, inventories, purchasing). Good communication skills (written and oral), interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and self-motivated. Needs a personality that easily interacts with team members and Management. Should have good math and analytical skills. Detail orientation necessary.Work EnvironmentFast paced with high disruption potential; daily task prioritizing of duties; must be flexible and able to work to meet corporate's schedule; some weekend and holiday work required.Compensation and BenefitsStarting salary range for position: $40,000-$47,000Paid 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 EmployerQualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.