Finance Intern/Co-op – Summer 2027

Job Description

Finance Intern Summer 2027 | Packaging Corporation of America

The Tone:
This is a summer internship at Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), located in Counce, TN. As a Fortune 500 company, PCA is an ideas and solutions provider, recognized as a leader in its corrugated packaging business and a deliverer of “Paper With Purpose” through its white paper business, both focused on the highest levels of customer service and operational excellence. With approximately 15,000 team members across more than 100 locations in the United States, PCA is dedicated to serving customer needs today and tomorrow with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. As a Finance Intern, you will immerse yourself in a “golden rule” culture that actively promotes mutually rewarding relationships, respect for every individual, ethical practices, and high standards, playing a crucial role in supporting financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Counce, TN
• Pay: $24.00 hourly
• Team: Works with accounting and operations teams.
• Mission: To support financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and control through auditing, inventory management, and cost analysis.
• Tech Stack: MicroSoft EXCEL, Mainframe applications, PC based systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit: Understand and audit contractor time, material billings, and associated markups.
• Inventory Management: Collaborate with non-accounting groups to perform physical inventories.
• Operational Partnership: Partner directly with Operations to support their financial needs.
• Project Execution: Take instructions, execute tasks, and effectively communicate results to relevant personnel.
• Safety Adherence: Work safely and adapt to the surrounding environment when operating near machinery.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be a permanent U.S. resident, currently enrolled and have completed the freshman year at Mississippi State University, The University of Mississippi, Auburn University, University of Alabama, University of Maine, University of North Carolina State, Texas A&M University, University of Miami Ohio, Tennessee Technology University, or any University of TN, majoring in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required.
• Experience: Undergraduate coursework completed in Accounting, including Process MFG Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Internal Controls, and Forecasting.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft EXCEL. Familiarity with the differences between Mainframe applications and PC-based systems. Demonstrates a team-oriented approach, sense of urgency, focus, curiosity, and safety awareness.
• Bonus: Students who sign up for interviews through their university during Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days will receive first consideration.