Senior Accountant

About KARL STORZ

From the operating room to clinics-and everywhere in between-KARL STORZ is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization systems. For more than 75 years, we have partnered with physicians to develop innovative solutions that improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes worldwide.

This role requires hired candidate to work in our El Segundo location twice per week. Hired candidate should be local to Los Angeles.

At KARL STORZ United States, our teams don't just support the business-they help advance healthcare. Behind every innovation in the operating room is a strong operational foundation, including a finance organization committed to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the integrity of our financial operations. This position is responsible for key month-end and year-end close activities, financial analysis, and reporting, while also helping modernize and improve accounting processes within a strong internal controls environment.

This role goes beyond traditional accounting responsibilities. You'll help transform financial processes, identify efficiencies, and partner with business teams to streamline end-to-end workflows that support a growing, innovation-driven organization.

If you enjoy combining strong technical accounting skills with process improvement and cross-functional collaboration, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

Financial Close & Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries and support month-end and year-end close activities
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Draft clear, high-quality financial commentary and explanations of account activity
• Reconcile intercompany balances with subsidiaries
• Prepare recurring reports and deliverables for internal stakeholders

Accounting Analysis & Technical Support

• Trace transactions through SAP to identify and resolve issues
• Clearly explain complex transactions using T-accounts and accounting logic
• Conduct GAAP research and prepare technical accounting position papers
• Prepare supporting documentation for external auditors

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Review current accounting processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Implement enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Create documentation and standard operating procedures for accounting activities
• Leverage technology and analytical tools to increase productivity and insight

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Staff Accountants
• Lead small projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Facilitate group training sessions and knowledge sharing across the accounting team

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar, Master's a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience (including 2+ years in public accounting preferred)
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and general ledger transactions
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and implement process improvements
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

Preferred

• Experience with SAP
• Audit experience
• Tableau or data visualization experience
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools that improve financial analysis and efficiency

Why KARL STORZ?

At KARL STORZ, finance professionals play a key role in enabling innovation in healthcare. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to a global MedTech leader improving patient care
• Work in a collaborative environment that values process improvement and innovation
• Partner with cross-functional teams across operations, IT, and business functions
• Grow your career in an organization committed to continuous learning and development

If you're a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys improving systems as much as reconciling numbers, we'd love to hear from you.

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