Accounting Internship
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Job Description
About the Company:
Generac Power Systems is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. With over 60 years of history, they’ve dedicated themselves to energy innovation, evolving from creating the home standby generator market to becoming an energy technology solutions company. They are one of the largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology. Generac values employees and encourages innovation, emphasizing a fast-paced, agile work environment.
Job Description:
Generac Power Systems is seeking an intern to join their accounting department in Waukesha, WI. This is a full-time summer internship with a potential extension to part-time status during the school year.
The internship 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.
Major Responsibilities Include:
• Assisting 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.
• Completing other projects as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements:
• Currently enrolled in an Associates or Bachelor’s program with an emphasis in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• 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:
• Sophomore year status or higher.
• 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.
