About the Role
Polaris Wireless is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to manage our accounts payable function. The ideal candidate will bring experience in multi-currency conversion and a strong understanding of GAAP principles, sales and use tax rules, and W-9/1099 filing requirements.
You will collaborate with external auditors and tax professionals during annual audits and provide reconciliation schedules related to AP and liability accruals. We are looking for a detail-oriented, passionate individual contributor who can work independently and take ownership of this function.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Review and post all expense reports and vendor invoices in QuickBooks
- Prepare wire transfers and check batches for disbursement cycles
- Prepare required forms for contractors/non-employees for annual IRS reporting
- Maintain vendor agreements, payable files, and W-9 documentation
- Review and post accruals for contractor expenses, general accruals, and other expenses
- Maintain fixed asset sub-ledger and depreciation schedules
- Prepare annual property tax returns
- Prepare and file sales and use tax returns
- Prepare and file annual 1099 forms
- Assist with annual audit procedures
Qualifications
The individual should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or related fields and a minimum of 3 years' work related experiences.
- 3–5 years of experience in accounts payable operations
- Strong knowledge of QuickBooks software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
- Solid understanding of GAAP principles
- Knowledge of sales and use tax rules, W-9, and 1099 filing requirements
- Understanding of foreign exchange gains/losses and multi-currency accounting
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently
This position is located in Santa Clara, CA. Polaris Wireless offers competitive compensation, a significant stock options package, and a generous benefits plan, including a 401(k) program.
Please mail resumes to 2350 Mission College Blvd, Suite 1200, Santa Clara, CA-95054 (or) e-mail: careers@polariswireless.com.