Senior Accountant Corporate Accounting

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.

Core 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

 

Required Qualifications

• 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

 

Preferred Skills

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

 

Work Environment

• 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.

 

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