Payroll Clerk
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. Packaging Corporation of America scores B on the Alion truth index.
Function and Scope
1 Hourly Payroll - Responsible for processing hourly payroll within the e-Labor system, including editing prior to transmission to P S –H R, reviewing for compliance with union contract, and performing system updates.
AND/OR
2) Other Accounting Functions - Various accounting tasks including month end responsibilities.
NOTE: Several positions in the department may be described by this position description. Due to limited staffing, overlap of duties and cross training is essential. Employee may be assigned to different specific tasks as required.
1) Duties and Responsibilities – Hourly Payroll
Edit weekly reports for errors and correct accordingly.
Transmit and close payroll in Mill Labor System and transmit the hours for weekly payroll to People Soft H.R. (Only after assigned accounting personnel audits specific hourly employee time, verifying that weekly data has not been altered.)
Process all weekly vacation in the Labor system and check the daily vacation and floaters for accuracy
Keep abreast of the Union Contract language and rules in order to process hourly employee payroll according to the contract
Print checks, direct deposit advisements and payroll reports weekly
Online checks for employees with payroll errors or pay shortages are issued weekly.
Contact DeRidder H.R. Department and Corporate H.R. for information as need.
Contact employees for problems with checks, vacation, floater, deduction and etc.
Responsible for getting information from Corporate (P.S. and Labor system for calculating rates for the employee vacation pay, tool and shoe allowance).
Transmit annual pay increases to Corporate.
Monthly closing of payroll in Labor system to People Soft. Notify the H.R. Department that the month has been closed.
Prepare account analysis sheets for payroll.
Prepare various weekly and monthly payroll related reports for managers
Review monthly payroll labor dollars & hours charges for correct account codes
2) Duties and Responsibilities – Other Accounting Functions
Office supplies and printing distribution analysis and journal entries
Monthly service accruals
Run PS queries and Maximo stores issues
Misc. journal entries as necessary
Run month-end reports as needed (General Ledgers, Responsibility Statements, Account Analysis, Raw Materials Analysis, Energy Analysis)
Prepare various reports for DeRidder Mill Cost Book
Monthly compilation of Balance Sheet Account Analysis and forward to SAS Accountant
Place files in “on-line Cost Book” for management’s use
Petty cash audits and reviews
Assist in forecast and budget preparation
Prepare all files for record retention and enter into Record Retention System. Maintain records transfer notices for easy retrieval of stored files.
Supervision and Leadership Exercised
None
Reporting and Accountability Relationships
Reports to Accounting Supervisor. Accountable to internal customers, external customers, auditors and management.
Decision Making Authority
Tasks follow set procedures/policies requiring knowledge of basic accounting. Decision making is limited. Unusual or large discrepancies are brought to the supervisor’s attention. Payroll decisions are made based on Local Union Contract and Corporate Policy.
Business Contacts
Hourly Payroll - Contact with local H.R. management and Corporate H.R. for decisions and with each department for various information on hourly employee work schedule.
Other - Daily internal contact with both production, maintenance, and management personnel.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Educational background should include High School Diploma and either college or technical training or equivalent years accounting experience.
Knowledge/Competencies
PC knowledge with experience in Microsoft Office products (especially Excel) and interfaced systems experience (payroll, general accounting, accounts payable, inventories, purchasing). Good communication skills (written and oral), interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and self-motivated. Needs a personality that easily interacts with team members and Management. Should have good math and analytical skills. Detail orientation necessary.
Work Environment
Fast paced with high disruption potential; daily task prioritizing of duties;
must be flexible and able to work to meet corporate’s schedule; some weekend and holiday work required.