Accountant II

Spectrum Brands
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
Jul 01, 2025
Division Information Spectrum Brands' global enabling functions, including Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Commercial Operations, provide enterprise-wide strategy, structure, and common processes to deliver the knowledge and expertise that helps our businesses grow. Enabling functions may operate as a center-led global team, providing a central strategy, structure, and standards; or as business partner teams, with resources embedded within the businesses to deliver business unit-specific results. Job Summary The Accountant II will perform accounting transactions and financial reporting analysis for the accounting department. will be responsible for providing guidance, analysis, and support to achieve operational excellence and drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems for the Company. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Completion of assigned closing process tasks including: Processing assigned files for month end consolidation Performing multiple system reconciliations and evaluating differences Top Side Journal entry preparation and posting Processing consolidation tasks and performing ad hoc error resolution Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts Assisting in monitoring timely completion of month-end close tasks for US and foreign countries Assist with managing closing tool including process improvement and automation efforts SAP Master Data maintenance support Preparation of assigned monthly management and SOX reports Preparation of assigned quarterly and year-end audit schedules All other duties/ad-hoc projects as assigned Education and Experience Profile Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 2-5 years accounting experience Strong Microsoft Excel skills Knowledge of SAP ECC, S4 Hana, and Group Reporting is a plus Required Skills Strong analytical skills, high degree of accuracy, and ability to multi-task Required to stay up to date with current, new and evolving technical accounting areas Work Environment Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. #LI-LM1 #LI-Hybrid