Finance Intern - Shared Services

Generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Generac offers an accounting internship designed to develop business and technical skills within the Shared Services department. The part-time position (~15 hours/week) starts immediately and progresses to a full-time internship in the summer.

Students will assist AP automation, AR cash postings, SAP credit memos, and process various invoices, reports, and projects while gaining exposure to end-to-end accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a business/accounting/finance program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Sophomore year status or higher preferred.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with initiative and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Shared Services team with AP automation software issues and resolution.
• Process AR cash postings and offset to customer accounts.
• Handle credit memos in SAP and resolve past due invoices.
• Prepare Excel reports as needed for management.
• Support mail distribution and other projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel experience

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in Associates or Bachelor’s program in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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 Shared Services accounting functions – including Accounts Payable, Cash application, and/or Credit Memos. In addition, the candidate will support various “continuous improvement” projects.

The position is a part time (approx. 15 hours/week), academic year internship position with an immediate start date that will extend into a full time internship during the summer break.

Major Responsibilities

• 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
• Mail distribution
• Complete other projects as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Currently enrolled in an Associates or Bachelor’s program with an emphasis in Business Administration, 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 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.