IT Intern - Vendor and Budget

Generac Power Systems

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Waukesha, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support the IT department's vendor management program and budget processes, including managing paperwork and onboarding. They will also gather telecom invoices and track IT capitalization trends across the organization.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration and are at least a sophomore level. You possess proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

AI Tool knowledge

vendor management

budget management

invoice processing

Job Description

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The IT Intern Vendor and Budget supports the Information Technology department’s vendor management program and budget management processes. The intern will manage vendor changes and the required paperwork to do business which may result in internal review across different teams. Additionally, this intern will obtain and work with data to support differing vendor lifecycle activities. This will include the proper tracking, reporting, and communication of data used across the organization.

Major Responsibilities

  • Work with vendors – along with internal teams as needed - to ensure proper paperwork is in place prior to on-boarding (such as NDAs and MPSAs).

  • Assist with vendor record updates (e.g., name changes, banking updates, and other administrative updates).

  • Gather Telecom invoices from differing vendor portals and be responsible for budgeting payments each month.

  • Support the IT capitalization program, related tracking, and communicate trends across the departments/to employees.

  • Support vendor onboarding activities and documentation.

  • Communicate and work cross functionally.

  • Gather, analyze, and report reconciled data

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Currently enrolled as a sophomore level or above in a Bachelor’s degree program in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.

Work Experience
 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft application ability – specifically Excel and Outlook

Payment of bills via an online portal

Accurate budget and record keeping ability

Basic technical aptitude

Ability to troubleshoot and identify patterns

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Work Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Copilot (Any kind of AI Tool) knowledge

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 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and 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.”

Generac Power Systems

Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world. We help free people to use energy on their own terms by giving them access to reliable energy that is also cleaner, more efficient and better managed. We do this by making homes a sanctuary where people have reliable power so they can safely and comfortably work, learn and entertain. Around the world, our commercial and industrial solutions are trusted to power and support businesses and critical infrastructure to protect against the challenges of an aging power grid, increasingly severe weather and escalating energy demands and rising rates.  As an industry pioneer, we are relentlessly focused on the future of energy management. We’re ushering in a new era of energy solutions where we are exploring new technologies, delivering connected solutions and protecting against increasing energy costs for consumers and commercial users.
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