Accounts Receivable Lead

Helios Hydraulics America•Sarasota, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for leading the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. This is an onsite position within the Helios Hydraulics of Americas (HHAM) finance team, at the Sun Hydraulics Sarasota campus. This is a hands-on position which covers and includes multi-company accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Requirements

Solution focused mindset with a flexible attitude and approach to achieving outcomes.
Strong collaborator with a willingness and desire to build cross-functional relationships.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially MS Excel
Self-motivated and self-directed
Bachelor’s degree in accounting / business/ finance
2-4 years of prior accounting experience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes and team.
Lead, train, and mentor a team, optimizing their performance and supporting professional growth.
Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring cohesive teamwork and effective internal communication.
Key project member supporting the implementation of AP and AR automation software.
Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R and A/P so management can gain a better understanding of changes in cash conversion days.
Oversight and processing of customer billings and payments for multiple companies.
Facilitates vendor payments, including verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
Reviews and evaluates payment registers to validate charges and ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
Oversight and processing of daily deposits, applying all payments to customer accounts (e.g. check, ACH, credit card).
Responsible for prompt communication with customers regarding the status of past due balances.
Lead the annual 1099 process, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Responsible for reconciliation of intercompany AP/AR accounts.
Verifies vendor and customer credit limits, balancing coordination with other sites.
Understand and adhere to all internal control processes and responsibilities.
Support timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
Assist in process of year-end financial statement audit and quarter end financial statement reviews by providing requested auditor support and responses to inquiries.