Fall 2026 Accounting Intern

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company specializing in corrugated packaging and white paper products. They are seeking a Finance Co-op intern at their DeRidder, LA Paper Mill to assist with fixed asset audits, support procurement and accounting departments, and ensure accurate and compliant accounting records. The role involves working under GAAP principles and collaborating across departments.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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
• 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

Benefits:

• 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.
• Paid holidays