Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Accounting Co-op. This job is full-time temporary.

Accounting Co-op

Domtar is seeking upcoming college sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a focus in accounting and is interested in growth development and sophisticated project assignments to join our co-op program in 2026!

In our Co-op Program, students will be part of a team that shapes the future of innovation in the Pulp and Paper industry. Our platform provides opportunity for hard working individuals to propel themselves into an Associate Accounting role upon graduation.

Co-op programs run during the Spring & Fall semester/quarter and require 40 hours per week.

Domtar compensates their co-ops with competitive hourly rates starting at $21.50 per hour and increases based on graduating year. We offer housing/stipends, mentor programs and safety allowances based on mill location.

Join us, and build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Accounting Co-op Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Assist in month end closing responsibilities, including posting journal entries, inventory movements and running cost allocations.
• Assist in preparing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for site's full listing of asset and liability accounts. 
• Review/prepare monthly accounting and financial reports including profit and loss statements variance analysis.
• Provide audit support for internal and external audits.
• Possess ability and track-record of challenging reported figures, asking questions and probing others to ensure that the right answers are obtained.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in an accredited degree program. Desired major includes Accounting.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Technical writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills to quickly grasp the concepts and components of the pulp and paper industry and process application.

Desired Aptitudes:

• Interest in the pulp and paper industry and building a developmental career with unlimited learning opportunities.
• Ability to comply with and enforce company, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player attitude, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels and across business functions.
• Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills.
• High level of initiative and motivation.
• Resourceful, adaptive learner and dependable.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Resourceful, quick learner and dependable with demonstrated leadership skills.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.