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JOB SUMMARY: 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 cost accounting function. The candidate’s time may include activities such as new part product costing, operations reporting and analyzing COGS variances and will support various “continuous improvement” projects. At the conclusion of this internship, the candidate will have a working knowledge of product costing within a multi-billion dollar public company. The position is available as a full time internship. Additional on-going hours during the school year will also be considered, depending on candidate preference.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist Cost Accounting team with daily/monthly close activities including but not limited to the following:
- Reviewing new product creations and raw material adds for accurate data and costing
- Assist Cost Accounting team with identifying and reviewing purchase price variances (PPV) and driving resolution
- Maintain and distribute labor reporting to production plants
- Analyze cycle count and scrapping adjustments to ensure accuracy and SOX compliance
Project related work that might include: enhancing the cost roll analysis for our business group partners, producing analysis and contributing to the month end close process for the Cost Accounting team.
Other Duties as assigned and the following: Complete other projects as assigned.
“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
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program emphasizing Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Sophomore year status or higher
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands
- Initiative and independence
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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
