We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Our internship program at Generac is designed to give students a chance to develop their business and technical skills by assisting with ongoing and project related activities within our accounting department.  This internship will introduce the candidate to the General Ledger and Accounts Payable accounting functions. In addition, the candidate will support various “continuous improvement” projects. The position is a full-time summer internship with extension to part time status during the school year.

Major Responsibilities

Assist the General Ledger Accounting team:

Cash application including the research and promptly application cash receipts and payments within SAP (ERP System)

Preparation of various month-end accruals and journal entries

Take the lead with SOX Journal Entry control compliance to ensure adherence with our internal control policies including the monitoring & administration of all review and sign off timely

Assist with both internal and external audit requests as needed

Project related work that might include: creating and enhancing certain analysis, ad-hoc research as needed, and building analysis in Excel or OneStream

Assist the Shared Services team:

Brainware processing – AP automation software failures & manually resolving

AR Cash application/posting offsets to customer accounts

Credit memo processing in SAP

Past due invoice resolution. Excel reporting as needed

Complete other projects as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Microsoft Excel experience

Conscientious, self-motivated worker with attention to detail

Ability to work independently and in a group setting

Dependable and organized

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

Sophomore year status or higher

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Desire 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

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 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and 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, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”