Accounting Intern - Tomahawk, WI

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

PCA is hiring an Accounting Intern at our Tomahawk, WI location for summer/fall 2025.

Property/General Accounting Intern

• Responsibility for directing the annual fixed asset physical inventory of ~7500 assets
• Update all asset records with inventory information
• Prepare reports for audit documentation
• Prepare information for disposal of fixed assets as necessary
• Conduct audits of various accounting processes

Basic Qualifications:

Working towards bachelor’s degree in accounting required

Current sophomore/junior/senior in good standing 

Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Must be authorized to work in U.S.

Ability to read, write and speak in English

Must possess a valid driver's license

Satisfactory completion of background check and drug screen

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and have a broad understanding of accounting principles, concepts, and practice

Must exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills

Must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving

Must be capable of working with ambiguity and change

Full-time Co-op/Intern Benefits include:

Participation in the PCA Savings Plan and Healthcare Benefits (Optional)

Paid Holidays

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

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