Accounting Specialist II

Wurth Industry North America; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year

Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Wurth Industry North America is seeking an Accounting Specialist II to join our finance team in Minnesota. This mid-level role supports general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, reporting, and billing, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

You’ll collaborate across departments, assist with month-end close, manage investigations of variances, and contribute to internal controls while growing your accounting skills in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with growth in responsibilities.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and general ledger functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring and non-standard journal entries (e.g., accruals, reclasses, prepaid amortizations).
• Reconcile key general ledger accounts, including cash, AR, AP, and inventory on a monthly basis.
• Assist with the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial data.
• Support billing functions, including reviewing and validating billing data and collaborating with internal teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and track fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation activity.
• Assist with compliance tasks, such as sales tax filings, property tax tracking, and support for external audits.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain data integrity.
• Participate in financial analysis and reporting efforts, including preparing standard reports and dashboards.
• Help implement and improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Support and contribute to special projects and initiatives within the accounting and finance team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reconciliation skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

The Accounting Specialist II serves as a mid-level role within the finance department, responsible for supporting and executing moderately complex accounting tasks, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, billing support, and compliance. This position builds upon foundational accounting responsibilities while introducing a greater emphasis on analytical review, process ownership, and cross-functional collaboration. The Accounting Specialist II operates with a high level of accuracy and independence and plays a key role in supporting monthly close activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and post recurring and non-standard journal entries (e.g., accruals, reclasses, prepaid amortizations).
• Reconcile key general ledger accounts, including cash, AR, AP, and inventory on a monthly basis.
• Assist with the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial data.
• Support billing functions, including reviewing and validating billing data and collaborating with internal teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and track fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation activity.
• Assist with compliance tasks, such as sales tax filings, property tax tracking, and support for external audits.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain data integrity.
• Participate in financial analysis and reporting efforts, including preparing standard reports and dashboards.
• Help implement and improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Support and contribute to special projects and initiatives within the accounting and finance team.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, with demonstrated growth in responsibilities and technical skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and general ledger functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across teams and departments.
• Demonstrated initiative and accountability in completing assigned tasks and identifying process improvements.

Starting Salary

Starting at $60,000

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis
• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

EEOC STATEMENT

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.

Preferred

Associates or better in Accounting or related field.

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