Sr. Accountant - Aftermarket Parts, Garments & Accessories

Accounting Manager

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.

Responsible for supporting the accounting needs of Apex Product Group and Premier O.E.M., two wholly owned subsidiaries of Polaris Inc. These businesses are comprised of four different aftermarket brands, so are highly complex and fast-paced. This position leads the monthly close process in addition to handling a mix of project and day-to-day tasks. Focus is on maintaining a strong control structure, financial accuracy, leveraging synergies and enabling new insights in an ever-changing business environment. This position reports to the Business Unit Controller and partners closely with buyers, operations, sales and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries as required
• Publish flash reporting on sales progress
• Review all accruals to confirm correctness, as well as gain approvals prior to data entry
• Balance all intercompany receipts and invoices monthly. Work closely with corporate accounting to resolve any discrepancies to ensure the intercompany accounts are balanced by month end
• Lead product costing by providing leadership and technical expertise wherever needed
• Review current material costs and establish / update standard costs in the bill of materials
• Perform all assigned month and quarter end closing responsibilities to meet the closing deadlines
• Prepare account reconciliations quarterly (some monthly), and bank reconciliations monthly
• Act as escalation point and key support contact for shared services team (AR / AP / Cash App)
• Lead financial digital transformation efforts : utilizing Alteryx and Power BI to drive efficiency, self-service for partners and unlock new insights, specifically into freight, tariff and other profitability drivers
• Identify and influence projects to enhance synergies across businesses and improve the customer experience, particularly with regard to leveraging centralized teams and automation opportunities
• Design and implement new controls as needed to adapt to the ever-changing business
• All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Knowledge :

Communication Skills :

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $80,000 to $105,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

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.

About Polaris :

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER, RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

EEO Statement :

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747.