Senior Accounting Associate

Senior Accounting Associate

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. 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.

Location : 222 Celtic Drive Madison AL 35758

Schedule : Monday-Friday, in office

The Senior Accounting Associate is responsible for maintaining all accounting records and producing timely reports, analysis, and statements in accordance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles.

Principal 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.

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