Accountant

Polaris Inc. • Medina, MN

25d • $67,000 - $83,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE. JOB SUMMARY: As an Accountant, you will be a key member of the Corporate Accounting team, helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of Polaris’s financial reporting. This role supports a reliable month‑end close process, maintains strong accounting practices, and partners with teams across the organization to uphold compliance with US GAAP and internal policies. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, proactive problem‑solving, and the ability to collaborate effectively with global business partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field required.
• 1-2 years of Accounting experience preferred.
• High proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office products required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work through ambiguity, take initiative, and navigate challenges and obstacles.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• MAPICS, OneStream, and other query & data tools experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and quarter-end close procedures, such as preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, disclosure support, and audit schedules.
• Manage the Capital Expenditure Requests (CER) workflow and ensure compliance with internal policy requirements.
• Support Accounting teams by reviewing and reconciling inter-company transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze and project foreign exchange P&L variances arising from inter-company transactions.
• Partner with Treasury team to ensure proper and accurate reconciliation of complex bank balances.
• Facilitate quarterly reserve review process including presenting results to the external auditors and business unit executives.
• Perform ad hoc accounting analysis and support special projects to strengthen reporting accuracy and streamline processes.
• Drive quality and continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.

Benefits

• Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
• At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.
• In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.
• Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees