Corporate Staff Accountant

Onsite

Waukesha, WI - USA

Full time

JR16322

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The Staff Accountant I supports key financial functions including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, SOX compliance, audit support, and financial reporting.

The Corporate Staff Accountant is a member of the corporate finance team responsible for month-end close, financial consolidations, reporting, and master data support. This role partners with accounting, FP&A, and business leaders while contributing to finance-related projects and business initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

Monthly Close Responsibilities

• Review subsidiary financial submissions for completeness and accuracy

• Publish monthly foreign exchange rates

• Support account mapping within the consolidation system

• Prepare consolidation entries, reconciliations, and intercompany reports

• Generate and validate consolidated financial statements

• Compile and publish the monthly financial reporting package

• Participate in subsidiary financial review meetings

Quarterly/Annual Responsibilities

• Support 10-Q and 10-K filing activities, as needed

• Ensure completion of variance analyses, close tasks, and reconciliations

• Maintain the annual financial close calendar

• Manage the statutory audit tracker

• Assist with audit and review requests

Other Miscellaneous Duties

• Develop proficiency in OneStream

• Support BEA reporting requirements

• Assist with acquired company financial integrations

• Support internal control and policy compliance initiatives

• Manage intercompany funding and cross-charge processes

• Assist with account reconciliation compliance and lease audits

• Support inventory count procedure reviews across subsidiaries

• Assist with global finance training programs and annual finance conference coordination

• Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education / Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered

• 1+ year of accounting experience or relevant internship experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally

• Knowledge of SOX, US GAAP, and IFRS

Preferred Job Requirements:

Certification / License

• Progress toward CPA certification and/or MBA preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Experience in a global manufacturing environment preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.