Senior Accountant

Helios Technologies; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top benefits offering

Medical coverage: 97% individual/94%–+

Dental, vision, life, disability

Retirement program with employer 4%+

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Helios Technologies in Sarasota, FL, is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee multi-entity accounting activities, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial analysis. You will report to the Accounting Manager and ensure accurate, timely reporting under U.S. GAAP.

The role emphasizes ownership of balance sheet accounts, intercompany activities, and process improvements across ERP systems, with a focus on controls and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities across multiple entities.
• Partner with entity finance teams and operational leaders to resolve accounting issues timely.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances on balance sheets and income statements.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting per U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain ownership of balance sheet accounts and reconciling items.
• Manage intercompany accounting across legal entities and consolidation support.
• Oversee capital expenditure tracking, fixed asset accounting, and project accounting.

Skills

Excel skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Infor SyteLine

Aptean Made2Manage

Epicor

Business Central

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Sun Hydraulics 1500 - Sarasota, FL 34243, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree (Bachelors), Travel Percentage: Up to 15%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Accounting

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in overseeing accounting activities across multiple business entities within the MCT division of Helios Technologies. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position is responsible for complex accounting activities, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and month-end close responsibilities that support accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.

What you will own

• Manage and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities across multiple entities, assuming greater ownership as responsibilities expand.
• Partner with entity finance teams and operational leaders to ensure accounting issues are identified, communicated, and resolved timely
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant balance sheet and income statement variances.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain ownership of assigned balance sheet accounts and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Manage intercompany accounting activities across multiple legal entities, including transaction alignment, account reconciliation, variance resolution, and support for consolidation processes
• Manage capital expenditure tracking, fixed asset accounting, and project accounting initiatives.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support internal and external audits through preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Lead or support accounting automation, ERP enhancements, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen reconciliation, close, and reporting processes

How you will grow and lead

• Provide accounting guidance and support to staff accountants and other finance team members.
• Cross-train amongst entities and accounting functions to strengthen organizational coverage and consistency.
• Support the integration of newly acquired businesses and the standardization of accounting policies and processes.
• Develop the capabilities necessary to assume broader accounting and leadership responsibilities across the organization.

What you bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Manufacturing industry experience.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting certification.
• Experience working in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong ERP experience, including Infor SyteLine, Aptean Made2Manage, Epicor Manage 2000, Business Central, or similar systems.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or financial process standardization initiatives.

What we offer

• A highly competitive benefits program recognized by Mployer Advisor as a Top Benefits offering for two consecutive years.
• Medical coverage with Helios covering 97% of individual premiums and 94% of family premiums.
• Comprehensive dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• A retirement program with strong employer contributions and a straightforward structure designed to support long-term financial confidence.
• Voluntary benefits, including supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• A high-visibility accounting role with meaningful multi-entity ownership, cross-functional exposure, and a clear path to broader leadership responsibilities.