Fall 2026 Accounting Intern

About the role

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), a Fortune 500 company, is seeking a Finance Co-op for our DeRidder, LA Paper Mill. This role supports our corrugated packaging and white paper businesses by assisting with financial tasks and collaborating across departments to ensure operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Business major, preferably Accounting or Finance.
• Broad understanding of accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices.
• Must be a student in good standing with the University, having completed the Sophomore year or will have completed it when the 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.

Skills

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• 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.

Pay

• Salary Range: $30.00/hr for Seniors, $29.00/hr for Juniors, and $27.00/hr for Sophomores.
• Overtime pay at 1.5 times the hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a week.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses to and from the co-op assignment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance eligibility within the first 30 days of employment (for employee and dependents).
• Automatic enrollment in life, AD&D, and disability coverages upon hire.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401k plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options, including employer-provided matching contributions.
• Dental and vision coverage eligibility within the first 30 days.
• Paid holidays.