Staff Accountant

About KARL STORZ From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

About KARL STORZ From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room. As an independent, family-owned Med Tech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.

Staff Accountant I

Location: El Segundo, CA

Work Schedule: Hybrid (Employees are required to work onsite in our El Segundo office three days per week)

Department: Finance & Accounting

Experience Level: 0-2 Years

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant I applies accounting principles to analyze and interpret financial information, prepare and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist in the preparation of financial reports. This position plays an integral role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, cash accounting activities, audit support, process improvement initiatives, and maintaining the integrity of financial records.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a collaborative accounting team while helping improve accounting processes and controls.

Core Tasks

• Apply accounting principles to analyze financial information, prepare and post journal entries, and assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain and monitor accounting records related to disbursements, expenses, tax payments, income, and other general ledger activities.
• Prepare account reconciliations, research variances, and record correcting entries as needed.
• Compile and analyze financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, verify accuracy, and identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies.
• Process cash transactions for multiple domestic and international entities, ensuring timely and accurate recording of cash receipts, disbursements, bank transfers, and related journal entries.
• Prepare intercompany billing statements and respond to inquiries related to intercompany transactions.
• Support compliance with accounting policies, auditing standards, internal controls, and company procedures.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for external and internal auditors.
• Document accounting policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) utilized by accounting and cross-functional teams.
• Recommend and implement process improvement initiatives to streamline accounting processes and strengthen controls.
• Leverage available technology, reporting tools, and automation solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Independently lead ad hoc assignments and special projects as requested by accounting management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 0-2 years of accounting experience.
• Internship experience or exposure to corporate accounting environments is a plus.

Technical Skills

• General understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to manipulate and analyze large data sets while maintaining data integrity.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations,…