Corporate Accounting Intern

Onsite

Waukesha, WI - USA

Part time

JR15779

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.

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The Corporate Accounting Intern will serve as a valued member of the corporate accounting team. The position will be responsible for various financial and consolidation tasks involving month-end close, internal and external reporting and master data support. The position will also assist with various projects necessary to support ongoing business initiatives, as needed. The candidate will have exposure to many levels and functions within the organization.

Monthly Close Responsibilities

• Provide daily subsidiary financial submission updates to help ensure submissions are complete and accurate

• Compile and communicate the subsidiary monthly close scorecard

• Assist with mapping new subsidiary trial balance accounts into consolidation structure

• Prepare monthly consolidation elimination journal entries, and post corporate accounting ledgers

• Participate in monthly subsidiary financial statement reviews and related team meetings

Quarterly/Annual Responsibilities

• Assist with 10-Q and 10-K SEC filing processes, as needed

• Assist with the tracking and review of inventory count procedures across the subsidiaries

• Assist with preparation of statutory reports and related audit requests

Other Miscellaneous Duties

• BEA (Bureau of Economic Analysis) Reporting – complete forms for the BEA department with applicable financial data

• Assist with the financial integration of newly acquired companies

• Track and organize capital contributions

• Additional analysis or ad hoc projects, as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program with an emphasis on Accounting or Finance

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Ability to work 10 hours per week during the school year (additional hours can be considered if desired)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sophomore year status or higher

• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands requiring initiative and independence

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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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.