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Corporate Accounting Intern

Generac · Waukesha, WI

Posted Aug 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to manage several deadlines at once, maybe school, a job, and something else.

ability to handle the fast pace and multiple demands mentioned in the posting

Describe a time you found an error in your own work after you thought you were done. What did you do next?

honesty and follow-through when accuracy matters, which is critical in month-end close

Tell me about a group project or team assignment where you had to communicate results to people who weren't as familiar with the details as you were.

written and verbal communication skills across audiences, since this role touches many levels of the org

Tell me about a time you had to learn a new system or process quickly with limited guidance.

ability to ramp up independently in a fast-paced environment with light supervision

Why accounting, and why does working at a manufacturing company like Generac interest you specifically?

genuine motivation and whether the candidate researched the company and industry

Technical

Walk me through what a trial balance is and how it fits into consolidating financial statements across multiple subsidiaries.

whether basic accounting fundamentals from coursework are solid enough to apply to real consolidation work

Have you worked with Excel for anything data-heavy, like large spreadsheets with formulas, pivot tables, or lookups? Tell me about it.

comfort level with the primary tool used daily in this role

What's an elimination entry, and why does a company need one when consolidating subsidiaries?

understanding of a core task listed in the job, beyond textbook memorization

What do you know about what goes into a 10-Q or 10-K filing, and why are they important for a public company?

awareness of SEC reporting basics since the intern will touch that process

What's the difference between accrual accounting and cash accounting, and why does it matter for month-end close?

depth of classroom accounting knowledge relevant to close processes

Situational

Say you're pulling together daily subsidiary submission updates and one subsidiary's numbers look off compared to prior days. What do you do?

whether the candidate flags discrepancies rather than passing along bad data

If you were mapping a new subsidiary's accounts into our consolidation structure and weren't sure where an account belonged, how would you figure it out?

problem-solving approach and willingness to ask questions instead of guessing

How do you keep yourself organized when you're tracking several ongoing items, like a scorecard or a list of open items across multiple subsidiaries?

practical organizational habits for repetitive tracking work

If you noticed the same kind of question or issue coming up repeatedly during monthly close, what would you do about it?

initiative to improve a process rather than just repeating manual fixes

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

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? 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 #LI-AW1 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.”

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