Senior Accountant

Helios-Technologies-5; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement program

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Helios Technologies in the MCT division seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee complex accounting across multiple entities. You will manage month-end close, intercompany activities, and project accounting, supporting audits and process improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, with potential growth into broader leadership responsibilities within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in multi-entity manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across multiple entities.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Analyze financial results and variances in balance sheet and income statements.
• Ensure timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and consolidation support.
• Track capital expenditures and project accounting initiatives.
• Support audits with schedules and documentation.
• Lead accounting automation and ERP improvements.

Skills

Month-end close

Account reconciliation

Financial analysis

US GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Intercompany accounting

Internal controls

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Infor SyteLine

Aptean Made2Manage

Epicor Manage 2000

Business Central

Job description

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.The role provides broad exposure to multi-entity accounting, manufacturing operations, and continuous improvement initiatives, with opportunities to expand ownership and develop into a future finance leader.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 timelyPrepare 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 processesManage 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 processesHow 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.