Accounts Payable Accountant

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.