Accounting Specialist II: Financial Close & Reconciliations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity leave after 1 year

Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year

Job summary

Wurth Industry North America is seeking an Accounting Specialist II to support the finance team with general ledger maintenance, month-end close, and reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration across departments.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of experience, strong Excel and ERP familiarity, and excellent analytical and communication skills. Starting salary is $60,000 with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field required.
• 3+ years in accounting with growing responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring and non-standard journal entries (e.g., accruals, reclasses, prepaid amortizations).
• Reconcile key general ledger accounts monthly (cash, AR, AP, inventory).
• Assist with the month-end close process and reporting.
• Support billing functions and validate billing data.
• Monitor fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Assist with compliance tasks (sales tax, property tax, audits).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to investigate variances and maintain data integrity.
• Participate in financial analysis and reporting (standard reports and dashboards).
• Help implement and improve accounting processes and controls.
• Provide backup for AP/AR functions as needed.
• Support special projects within accounting/finance.

Skills

Excel proficiency

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wurth Industry North America is seeking an Accounting Specialist II to support the finance team with general ledger maintenance, month-end close, and reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration across departments.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of experience, strong Excel and ERP familiarity, and excellent analytical and communication skills. Starting salary is $60,000 with competitive benefits.