Senior Accountant Corporate Accounting

KARL STORZ • El Segundo, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re hiring a Senior Accountant to lead transformation initiatives and deliver accurate, insightful reporting. Hybrid role with 2 days onsite in El Segundo! This is a full-time role providing an amazing benefits package. Senior Accountant Location: El Segundo, CA (Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite Employment Type: Full-Time Job Purpose 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees