• Plant/Property Accountant

    Packing Corp of America (Tomahawk, WI)


    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

     

    PCA is seeking resumes for a promotable Plant/Property Accountant at our Tomahawk, WI Mill.

     

    Plant/Property Accountant

     

    + Ensure compliance with all PCA financial policies and GAAP

    + Maintain and implement improvements to internal controls

    + Responsibility for directing the annual fixed asset physical inventory of ~7500 assets

    + Update all asset records with inventory information, prepare reports for audit documentation and prepare the information for disposal of fixed assets as necessary

    + Review all capital appropriation requests for potential disposals

    + Close all completed capital appropriation requests to fixed assets

    + Assist with the conversion of the fixed asset system as directed by corporate

    + Develop and record monthly journal entries

    + Complete various balance sheet reconciliations

    + Learn the timekeeper process in order to assist with future system conversion

    + Other duties as assigned

    Basic Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required

     

    1-3 years of experience in public accounting and/or a manufacturing environment

     

    CPA/CMA preferred or working towards either

     

    This position is on-site at the Tomahawk, WI mill and is not remote or hybrid

     

    Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

     

    Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

     

    Must be detailed oriented

     

    Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and have a broad understanding of accounting principles, concepts, and practice

     

    Must exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills

     

    Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving

     

    Ability to work with ambiguity and change

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    + Starting salary range for position: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00.

    + 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

     

    Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

    Job Details

    Pay Type Salary

     

    Hiring Min Rate 85,000 USD

     

    Hiring Max Rate 110,000 USD