Senior Accountant

Polaris Inc. • Plymouth, MN

23d • $80,000 - $111,000 • 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. Position Overview: As the Senior Accountant for PG&A, (Parts, Garments & Accessories) you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial results that support Polaris’ PG&A business. You will oversee key accounting activities including reserves, revenue recognition, inventory, cost accounting, and financial reporting. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to strengthen processes, maintain compliance, and deliver meaningful insights. This role offers the opportunity to influence financial operations at scale while deepening your technical expertise and ownership of critical accounting processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and within a team environment.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification is a plus.
• Public accounting and/or manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft tools; PowerBI and Alteryx exposure preferred.
• Experience with SAP or OneStream is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and completeness and accuracy tests for month-end close activities.
• Maintain and document processes and procedures to support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Design and enhance internal controls and accounting processes as business needs evolve.
• Deliver timely daily and monthly reporting, including revenue, PPV reporting, and inventory health analysis with insights on clearance, obsolescence, and reserves.
• Coordinate documentation and review of financial processes to identify and implement improvements.
• Partner with purchasing and category teams to support item cost management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify issues, recommend solutions, and support operational decision-making.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools and data solutions that provide controlled, user-friendly information to business partners.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality across all areas of responsibility.
• Perform additional projects as assigned.

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.
• Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

What This Job Offers

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