Senior Accountant

KARL STORZ • El Segundo, CA

31d

About The Position

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level