Senior Accountant Corporate Accounting

Senior Accountant

Location: El Segundo, CA (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in month-end and year-end close activities, financial analysis, and reporting. This position also supports process transformation initiatives within the KARL STORZ internal controls framework, helping streamline operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and ensure compliance.

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and corrections
• Draft high-quality commentary and supporting documentation for audits
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data
• Review and improve existing accounting processes
• Lead projects and provide guidance to Staff Accountants
• Conduct GAAP research and prepare position papers
• Reconcile intercompany balances and leverage tools for accuracy and efficiency
• Clearly explain transactions using T-Accounts
• Create documentation for accounting procedures and recurring deliverables

• Experience: 5+ years in accounting (including 2+ years in public accounting preferred)
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, G/L transactions, and GAAP
• Proven ability to implement process improvements
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and lead projects

• Experience with SAP
• Knowledge of Tableau and AI tools
• Audit experience

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days per week onsite in El Segundo, CA
• Occasional travel may be required

Note: Other duties consistent with the nature of the role may be assigned.