Plant Accountant Louisville

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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.

This is an onsite position located at 5800 Cane Road, Louisville KY 40258.

• Organize and coordinate general accounting activities for the plant.
• Maintain a complete and accurate general ledger and prepare basic financial reports.
• Analyze and report any variances.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes, including preparation of estimates and accruals.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Comply with financial policies, procedures, and PCA’s SOX 404 Key Controls.
• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile general ledger accounts and financial reports such as balance sheets, profit‑loss statements, and capital expenditure reports.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze forecasts; prepare periodic reports comparing forecasts to actual costs.
• Follow up on customer accounts, including credit issuances and collection activity.
• Process hourly payroll and related payroll/employee functions, ensuring compliance with company policies and state/federal requirements.
• Guide, develop, and train accounting associates; assist the Plant Controller in supervising day‑to‑day activities.
• Examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.

• Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance.
• Three (3) years of previous work experience in a business office/accounting department with exposure to general ledger, payroll, and/or accounts payable functions.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with financial systems for invoicing, credit/collections, expense reporting, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger.

• Previous experience in the manufacturing sector, container board, and corrugated packaging industry.

• Solid understanding of standard financial/accounting procedures, GAAP concepts, and internal control.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment; prioritize assignments and handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong analytical skills for detail‑oriented tasks and reviewing multiple documents and reports.
• Above‑average written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate to multiple audiences.
• Networking and relationship‑building skills with individuals across experience levels.
• Strong listening and evaluation skills.
• Teamwork experience and commitment to open communication and information sharing.

• Starting salary range: $73,000 – $93,000.
• Annual bonus based on individual contribution and company performance.
• Paid vacation:
  Three (3) weeks per calendar year (pro‑rata vacation during initial year of hire).
• Paid holidays.
• Health and welfare benefits for employee and dependents beginning the first of the month following hire.
• 401(k) plan with pre‑tax and Roth contribution options plus employer matching.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants must apply at  to be considered.