ACCOUNTANT~A0020B~8382

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.

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We are seeking an Accountant in our Deridder, LA. Paper Mill.

Principle Accountabilities:

Prepare and record accounting transactions

Ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness

Ensure accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent education.

Broad understanding of accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Successful completion of drug screen required and authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment is preferred

3-years or more related experience required

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.

Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.

Strong planning and follow up skills.

Excellent people and process management skills.

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

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

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