Corporate Accounting Intern

Generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Corporate Accounting Intern to contribute to the corporate accounting team. The role covers month-end close, consolidation, internal and external reporting, and master data support, with exposure to multiple levels and functions within the organization.

Key duties include providing daily subsidiary financial submissions, compiling the monthly close scorecard, posting elimination entries, assisting with 10-Q/10-K processes, BEA reporting, and aiding with the integration of

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program with emphasis on Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Ability to work 10 hours per week during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, consolidation, and journal entries.
• Assist with internal/external reporting and master data support.
• Participate in BEA reporting, subsidiary data submissions, and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's program in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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.