• Accounting Fall Co-Op (Valdosta Mill)

    Packing Corp of America (Valdosta, GA)


    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

     

    We are seeking resumes for Accounting Co-op's in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.

    Principal Accountabilities:

    Prepared and record accounting transactions

     

    Ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness

     

    Ensure accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles

     

    Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit, and collection duties

     

    May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

    Basic Qualifications:

    Currently enrolled majoring in accounting program

     

    Broad understanding of accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices

     

    Must be a student in good standing with the University

     

    The student will have either completed the Freshman year or will have completed the Freshman year when co-op begins

     

    Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Project

     

    Successful completion of drug screen required and authorization to work in the U.S.

     

    A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred

     

    Accounting Experience preferred

    The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers

     

    Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.

     

    Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.

     

    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

     

    Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.

     

    Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.

     

    Demonstrate leadership skills and abilities.

     

    Strong planning and follow-up skills.

     

    Excellent people and process management skills.

     

    PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

    PAY & BENEFITS:

    Salary Range:

    $30.00 hr. Seniors

     

    $29.00 hr. Juniors

     

    $27.00 hr. Sophomores

     

    $25.00 hr. Freshmen

     

    $1000.00 Monthly Housing Stipend

     

    1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week

     

    Reasonable Reimbursement of Relocation to and from the co-op assignment

     

    Medical Insurance if eligible

     

    401k with company matching

     

    Retirement Savings Plan

    Educational Assistance Program

    11 paid holidays

     

    Vacation Time

     

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

     

    All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

     

    PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

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