POSITION SUMMARY
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
The Würth Difference:
- 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
Why Würth:
- 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.
Qualifications Education Preferred Associates or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Skills Required
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of accounting experience with demonstrated growth in responsibilities and technical skills
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and general ledger functions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- High accuracy, attention to detail, and professional integrity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Initiative and accountability in completing tasks and identifying process improvements
Wurth USA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wurth USA and has not been reviewed or approved by Wurth USA.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support, along with disability and accidental-death options. An employee assistance program and wellness activities are also noted.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching. This is highlighted particularly for full-time sales roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave are included, with parental and family medical leave also listed. The mix suggests breadth beyond basic provisions.
Wurth USA Insights
What We Do
We are part of the Würth Group of companies, the largest of its kind with over $13 billion in sales and 80,000 employees worldwide! All over the world, more than three million customers trust in the products and service of Würth. Competence, quality and closeness to the customer are the foundation of our business. Wurth USA Inc. was founded in 1969 in Monsey, New York as WURTH Fastener Corporation, with only 1 internal employee and 2 sales representatives. Today, our sales force is 300 strong with 80 internal employees, each committed to our continued growth through the success of our customers. Our distribution network provides national coverage from three locations in NJ, FL, and NV. All orders are shipped within 24 hours of receipt at a 99% fill rate. Our commitment to customers is demonstrated through first class service and the highest quality product available to the market. We do this through: • Listening to our customers and partners and committing ourselves to continuous improvements that result in higher levels of client satisfaction. • Providing employees with the most comprehensive training programs within our industry • Helping customers become more efficient and profitable • Empowering our employees to continually find new methods in running our business better • Maintaining and increasing a responsible commitment to environmental and regulatory guidelines
