Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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 a
Finance Co-op
in our DeRidder, LA Paper Mill.
Principle Accountabilities:
Assist in completing required fixed asset audits
Collaborate and support procurement and accounting departments
Ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness
Ensure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting policies (GAAP) and principles
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
Currently enrolled majoring in Business-preferably Accounting or Finance
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 Sophomore year or will have completed the Sophomore 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
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 and $27.00 hr. Sophomores
1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week
Reimbursement of Relocation to and from co-op assignment
Medical Insurance, if eligible
Paid holidays
PAY & BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $30.00 hr. Seniors, $29.00 hr. Juniors and $27.00 hr. Sophomores
1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week
Reimbursement of Relocation to and from co-op assignment
Medical Insurance, if eligible
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.