Staff Accountant

Purpose

• The Staff Accountant at POLARIS Laboratories provides financial and administrative assistance to internal and external customers.  As a member of a dynamic group, this individual also frequently aids or ownership of special projects that may cross into other areas of accounting.

• Daily, weekly, and monthly invoice processing 
• Process Accounts Payable 
• Accept Customer Payments  
• Enter Invoices into Customer Portals
• Approve Travel Expenses in Nexonia
• AR Sale Collection Meetings
• AR Research
• Answer Customer Questions via Phone and email
• Month End Close Duties
• Account Reconciliation
• Bank Reconciliation
• Debt Schedule
• Fixed Assets
• Post month end journal entries 

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be PC proficient with strong experience with Microsoft Excel, and Word.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
• Experience with NetSuite or other large, automated accounting system preferred
• Collaborate with departments throughout the organization to address account payable needs and issues 
• Accounting Degree or equivalent related work experience 
• The marginal functions of this position have not been included. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by the manager.
• Adherence and support of the POLARIS Employee Handbook inclusive of the Standards of Conduct 
• Learn and support of the quality management system 
• Other duties as assigned 

Safety Requirements

• OSHA laws require the use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety.  At POLARIS Laboratories, when going through the Laboratory it is required that you wear eye protection.
• Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE.   POLARIS Laboratories provides the required PPE.  It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.
• To ensure safety throughout the facility, all employees are required to maintain up to date HAZMAT, OSHA, RCRA, Methylene Chloride, and General Laboratory Safety training as defined within the POLARIS Quality System.