Packaging Corporation of America · 21 hours ago
Finance Intern
International Falls, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$27/hr - $30/hrPackaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on providing innovative packaging solutions. They are seeking a Finance Intern to assist with month-end financial closing, maintain accounting files, and provide administrative support at their International Falls paper mill.
Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Safety Awareness: ability to work safely and adapt to environment when around machinery
Assist in the preparation of month-end closing of the financials for the mill
Post entries accurately and completely to the general ledger and verify and balance general ledger accounts
Maintain accounting 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 material, 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
Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, share information that would benefit other members of the team, and find ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers
Auditing Capabilities
Work with others outside the accounting group to perform physical inventories
Team Oriented
Sense of urgency, focus, and curiosity
Able to take instructions, execute, and effectively communicate results
Able to work with accounting and non-accounting personnel
Qualification
Required
Safety Awareness: ability to work safely and adapt to environment when around machinery
Assist in the preparation of month-end closing of the financials for the mill
Post entries accurately and completely to the general ledger and verify and balance general ledger accounts
Maintain accounting 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 material, 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
Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, share information that would benefit other members of the team, and find ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers
Auditing Capabilities
Work with others outside the accounting group to perform physical inventories
Team Oriented
Sense of urgency, focus, and curiosity
Able to take instructions, execute, and effectively communicate results
Able to work with accounting and non-accounting personnel
Strong working knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office preferably with exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience with computer software that handles accounts payable and general ledger preferred
Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle detail-oriented tasks and review multiple documents and reports
Able to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously
Strong appreciation for the retention and management of confidential information
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests
Strong listening, evaluating, and organizational skills
Must be currently enrolled at a participating University, majoring in accounting, or a related field and have completed the Sophomore year
Minimum overall GPA 3.0/4.0
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Must have a current valid driver's license
Preferred
Experience with computer software that handles accounts payable and general ledger preferred
Benefits
Paid Holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
Automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
Company
Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United It is a sub-organization of vapepackagingboxes.
Founded in 1959
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-01-28IPO
Leadership Team
Criscella Martinez
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Sheryl Griffin
Executive Assistant to CEO & Corporate HR
Recent News
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