Finance Intern - Tax

Company Generac Power Systems

Name Finance Intern - Tax

Req # 64839

Employment Type Intern

Shift 1st

At Generac, we don’t simply wait for opportunities to come to us. Our teams consistently seek out new and innovative advances in our industry, driving our great success and company growth. We are a leader in the power generation industry that is successfully breaking ground in the Clean Energy segment. This growth equals rapid career advancement opportunities for those who want to be challenged and enjoy a fast-paced, high-performance culture. Join us, as we inspire change for a better world, positively impact our people and the community, influence and achieve positive results that support growth, and innovate the industry.

Job Summary:

Generac's internship program offers valuable business and technical skill development opportunities for students by assisting with ongoing and project-related activities in the tax department. The internship will provide the candidate with exposure to tax accounting and reporting functions, which include activities such as tax account reconciliations, completing tax reporting workpapers, and corresponding with various taxing authorities. As a result of this internship, the candidate will gain a comprehensive understanding of the tax preparation workpapers and reporting procedures within a public company with billions of dollars in revenue. The full-time summer 2024 internship can be extended for ongoing part-time work hours during the school year, based on the candidate's preference.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Tax team with daily/monthly activities including but not limited to the following: Preparing tax account reconciliations for various domestic and foreign legal entities. Preparing workpapers for domestic entities used in the tax return preparation and tax provision process. Update schedules used to file quarterly estimate payments for federal and state income taxes.

• Respond to various taxing authorities notices received and prepare a summary memo describing the issue and possible resolution to clear the notice. Assist tax department management gather information for various audits that are in process. Assist tax department management research and respond to questions from business groups regarding tax impact to new business activities.

• Contributes to the monthly and quarterly close process for the Tax team.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sophomore year status or higher.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• 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.

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 include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”