Staff Accountant III
Generac · Denver · $96,300–$120,400 (stated in the posting)
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 III provides support for advanced financial functions including creating and posting journal entries, general ledger account reconciliation and analysis, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, fulfilling various internal and external audit requests, and financial reporting and analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in month-end closing process by accurately and timely preparing complex account analysis and related journal entries
- Demonstrates ownership of elevated accounting processes such as specializing in percentage of completion methodology, deferred revenue amortization, extended warranty amoritization and intercompany transactions
- Reconciles and understands the intricacies of various advanced general ledger accounts and prepare related supporting schedules.
- Analyzes complex customer contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment and revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 requirements.
- Assists with implementation or testing of new SAP or OneStream processes
- Provides interdepartmental collaboration and financial support
- Assists with various internal and external audits
- Creates and maintains written processes and procedure documentation
- Assists the Domestic Commercial & Industrial business group with moving Continuous Improvement projects forward
- Owns special projects and drives them to completion
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of related experience
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Displayed knowledge of advanced accounting acumen
- Ability to consistently demonstrate written and verbal communication of analysis, trends, and accounting treatment to upper management
- Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley, GAAP and FASB
- Goal-oriented and able to meet aggressive deadlines
Preferred Job Requirements
- Masters’ Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
- CPA/CMP Certification
- Experience in SAP or similar ERP
- Demonstrated experience evaluating complex revenue recognition arrangements in accordance with ASC 606.
- Technical experience in public accounting
- Experience in AI Automation related to month end processes
Great Reasons to work for Generac:
- Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
- Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
- Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
- Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.
- We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
- We offer product loan and discount programs.
Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role based in Denver, Colorado is $96,300 - $120,400. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short-term and long-term incentives.
This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits
“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.”