Mill Finance Intern
PCA
Mill Finance Intern
PCA
Posted 1 day ago
Internship
Lake Forest, Illinois
In Person
Smart Summary
The intern will support the Mill Finance and Accounting departments by assisting with various projects and assignments. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in site visits to paper mills to understand manufacturing operations.
PCA is looking for a Finance Summer Intern. To qualify, you should be a college student majoring in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration and have completed your sophomore year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office, are essential.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Finance
Accounting
Analytical skills
Written communication
Verbal communication
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Job Description
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
Are you a current college student majoring in Finance? If so, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is looking to hire a Finance Summer intern for their executive office building in Lake Forest, IL. This opportunity will provide some practical Mill Finance responsibilities and a glimpse into the variety of operations within our Corporate Finance Department.
Responsibilities include:
- Your primary role will be to support the Mill Finance and Accounting Departments by assisting with a variety of assignments and projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers
- Participate in intern development activities and team meetings
- Participate in a summer visit to one of PCA’s paper mills to gain firsthand exposure to manufacturing and finance operations.
Educational Requirements/Qualifications:
- Must be a currently enrolled college student majoring in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other applicable major and have completed their sophomore year.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0/ 4.0 is required and you must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
Abilities/Skills:
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Strong attention to detail and enjoy a systematic approach to problem solving.
- Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word is required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Salary range for position: $25.00 - 30.00 per hour.
- Paid Holidays.
- 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.
PCA
PCA is the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and a leading producer of uncoated freesheet in North America. PCA’s net sales for 2025 were $9 billion. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois. We have approximately 16,800 employees with operations throughout the United States including ten mills and 91 corrugated product plants & related facilities. PCA’s Paper segment operates under the trade name Boise Paper, a Division of Packaging Corporation of America. We manufacture and sell white papers, including both commodity and specialty papers. PCA combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "When you choose Packaging Corporation of America, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. We believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience."
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