Accounts Receivable Lead

HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC•Sarasota, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Lead is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts receivable function for Helios Hydraulics Americas (HHAM), supporting multiple legal entities and ERP systems. This is a hands-on, onsite position based at the Sun Hydraulics campus in Sarasota, Florida. The role is instrumental in ensuring timely and accurate cash application, collections, customer account management, and reporting, with a strong focus on internal controls, audit readiness, and team leadership.

Requirements

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to build cross-functional relationships
Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
Solution-focused with a flexible, hands-on approach to managing workload and team responsibilities
Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience required; familiarity with M2K, Infor, or Navision is a plus
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business; or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Nice To Haves

familiarity with M2K
familiarity with Infor
familiarity with Navision

Responsibilities

Oversee daily AR operations, including invoicing, payment application (check, ACH, credit card), and customer account maintenance across multiple entities and ERP systems
Manage customer collections, including proactive follow-up, negotiation of payment arrangements, and escalations to third-party collections as needed
Monitor and report on aged receivables, driving timely resolution of past-due accounts
Review and validate billing registers to ensure accuracy and proper revenue recognition
Provide timely and accurate cash forecasting, reporting weekly to finance leadership
Coordinate new customer onboarding, including credit checks, account setup, and communication of payment terms
Reconcile AR sub-ledger to the general ledger, including intercompany AR transactions
Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and support internal/external audit requests
Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Service, Sales, and Finance to resolve disputes and improve AR processes
Participate in and support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes
Review and assess customer credit limits, coordinating with other sites and finance teams to ensure alignment
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction
Develop and maintain AR policies and procedures documentation