Finance Intern - Shared Services

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? 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 #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.”