Overview
The Accounts Receivable Lead role at Sun Hydraulics 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the Accounts Receivable processes and team.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the AR team to ensure performance targets are met and professional growth is supported.
Duties / Responsibilities
Oversee daily AR operations, including invoicing, payment application (check, ACH, credit card), and customer account maintenance across multiple entities and ERP systemsManage customer collections, including proactive follow-up, negotiation of payment arrangements, and escalations to third-party collections as neededMonitor and report on aged receivables, driving timely resolution of past-due accountsReview and validate billing registers to ensure accuracy and proper revenue recognitionProvide timely and accurate cash forecasting, reporting weekly to finance leadershipCoordinate new customer onboarding, including credit checks, account setup, and communication of payment termsReconcile AR sub-ledger to the general ledger, including intercompany AR transactionsEnsure compliance with internal control procedures and support internal / external audit requestsCollaborate cross-functionally with Customer Service, Sales, and Finance to resolve disputes and improve AR processesParticipate in and support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processesReview and assess customer credit limits, coordinating with other sites and finance teams to ensure alignmentRecommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfactionDevelop and maintain AR policies and procedures documentationRequired Skills / Abilities
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to build cross-functional relationshipsAnalytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilitiesSolution-focused with a flexible, hands-on approach to managing workload and team responsibilitiesAdvanced Excel skills and ERP system experience required; familiarity with M2K, Infor, or Navision is a plusSelf-starter with the ability to work independently and drive tasks to completionEducation And Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business; or equivalent relevant experienceMinimum of 3 years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environmentKnowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and armsThe employee is frequently required to talk and / or hearSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusWork Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office environmentNote : The above-stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of leadership to assign other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility.
Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Accounting / Auditing and FinanceIndustries : Industrial Machinery ManufacturingJ-18808-Ljbffr
