Corporate Staff Accountant

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Waukesha, WI, USA
In-Office
Junior
Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports corporate accounting activities including month-end close, consolidations, journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany reporting, financial statement preparation, audit support, SOX compliance, and quarterly and annual reporting. The role also assists with OneStream master data, acquired-company integrations, finance projects, inventory reviews, lease audits, and global finance initiatives while partnering with accounting, FP&A, subsidiaries, and business leaders.
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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.”

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • At least 1 year of accounting experience or relevant internship experience
  • 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
  • Progress toward CPA certification and/or MBA
  • Experience in a global manufacturing environment
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The Company
HQ: Waukesha, Wisconsin
3,437 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

Generac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Our purpose is to lead the evolution to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world through our backup and prime power systems. As a company, we are committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generators. Generac’s people contribute to the company’s growth and success by living our corporate values everyday - integrity, innovation, agility, teamwork, and excellence. We foster a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusivity, and good corporate citizenship, globally. If you're interested in powering your future with Generac, visit www.generac.com/about-us/careers to find a position that fits your career goals and celebrated talents. #PoweringPossibilities #ThePowerOfGenerac

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