Staff Accountant, International Accounting

Applied Medical•Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

About The Position

The Staff Accountant, International Accounting plays a key role in supporting the financial integrity of Applied Medical's global operations. This position contributes to the accuracy and timeliness of month-end close activities across U.S. and international entities, ensuring the general ledger and consolidated financial statements reflect a true picture of the business. The Staff Accountant works within a collaborative global accounting team and supports intercompany reconciliation, foreign currency management, and audit readiness. Professionals with backgrounds in international accounting, general ledger accounting, or corporate accounting will find this role well-suited to their experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent professional experience
Three or more years of accounting experience in a global environment supporting entities across multiple regions or in a comparable financial role
Understanding of accounting and consolidation processes, including elimination entries and the impact of foreign currency on financial reporting
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, with strong emphasis on Excel skills
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English at a professional level

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or OneStream ERP platforms
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or active pursuit of CPA certification
Prior experience supporting internal or external audit processes
Familiarity with multinational accounting practices and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end close activities for U.S. and international entities, including preparing and uploading journal entries, running period-end reports, and supporting global consolidation.
Reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Reconcile intercompany accounts receivable and accounts payable balances and assist the accounts receivable team in identifying invoices for intercompany settlement.
Process cross-charges between entities and reinforce consistent application of accounting policies across the organization.
Validate foreign currency rates imported into SAP for accuracy and update discrepancies as needed.
Prepare audit schedules and gather supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.
Participate in ongoing accounting system and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software enhancement initiatives.
Conduct audits of Open Payments to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with reporting requirements.
Support ad hoc accounting projects and special assignments as directed by accounting leadership.