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Corporate Staff Accountant

Generac · Waukesha, WI

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

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you found a discrepancy during a close process. What did you do about it and who did you loop in?

judgment about escalation and ownership when something doesn't tie out

Tell me about a time you had to explain a financial variance to someone outside accounting, like someone in FP&A or a business leader.

ability to translate numbers into plain language for non-accountants

Have you supported an audit before, whether internal, external, or statutory? What was your role in pulling together what the auditors needed?

comfort level with audit requests and documentation under scrutiny

What's your progress toward CPA, and how do you think about balancing that study with a full workload here?

genuine commitment to certification and realistic self-awareness about time management

Technical

Walk me through how you would review a subsidiary's monthly financial submission to make sure it's complete and accurate before it goes into the consolidation.

whether the candidate has a real method for catching errors rather than just glancing at numbers

How would you explain the difference between US GAAP and IFRS treatment on something like revenue recognition or leases?

actual depth of accounting knowledge versus resume keywords

Have you worked with a consolidation system like OneStream, Hyperion, or similar? What did you use it for day to day?

real hands-on exposure to consolidation tools versus general ledger only experience

What do you know about SOX controls, and can you give an example of a control you've either followed or helped test?

whether SOX is something they've actually lived through, not just studied

How do you approach preparing intercompany reconciliations when the numbers between two entities don't match?

structured troubleshooting skill on a task that's central to this job

Situational

Say the monthly close calendar is at risk because one international subsidiary is late submitting numbers. What do you do?

how they handle time pressure and cross-border coordination without panicking or blaming

If you noticed a foreign exchange rate looked off right before you were about to publish it for the month, what would you do?

attention to detail and willingness to slow down and verify before publishing company-wide data

This role touches acquisition integrations. If a newly acquired company used a totally different chart of accounts, how would you think about mapping their data into our reporting?

ability to reason through ambiguity in a global manufacturing context

You're juggling quarter-end variance analysis, a lease audit request, and a training session you're supposed to help coordinate, all due the same week. How do you prioritize?

organizational skill and honesty about workload management

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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 Staff Accountant I supports key financial functions including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, SOX compliance, audit support, and financial reporting. The Corporate Staff Accountant is a member of the corporate finance team responsible for month-end close, financial consolidations, reporting, and master data support. This role partners with accounting, FP&A, and business leaders while contributing to finance-related projects and business initiatives. Major Responsibilities: Monthly Close Responsibilities • Review subsidiary financial submissions for completeness and accuracy • Publish monthly foreign exchange rates • Support account mapping within the consolidation system • Prepare consolidation entries, reconciliations, and intercompany reports • Generate and validate consolidated financial statements • Compile and publish the monthly financial reporting package • Participate in subsidiary financial review meetings Quarterly/Annual Responsibilities • Support 10-Q and 10-K filing activities, as needed • Ensure completion of variance analyses, close tasks, and reconciliations • Maintain the annual financial close calendar • Manage the statutory audit tracker • Assist with audit and review requests Other Miscellaneous Duties • Develop proficiency in OneStream • Support BEA reporting requirements • Assist with acquired company financial integrations • Support internal control and policy compliance initiatives • Manage intercompany funding and cross-charge processes • Assist with account reconciliation compliance and lease audits • Support inventory count procedure reviews across subsidiaries • Assist with global finance training programs and annual finance conference coordination • Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed Minimum Job Requirements: Education / Work Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered • 1+ year of accounting experience or relevant internship experience Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational and project management skills • Ability to work independently and cross-functionally • Knowledge of SOX, US GAAP, and IFRS Preferred Job Requirements: Certification / License • Progress toward CPA certification and/or MBA preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Experience in a global manufacturing environment preferred 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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