Senior Accountant

Our client, KARL STORZ North America, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant who is passionate about delivering accurate financial reporting while driving meaningful process improvements. This role is more than a traditional accounting position; it offers an opportunity to partner closely with business leaders to deliver insights that drive informed decision‑making. You will play a key role in month‑end and year‑end close activities, financial analysis, and executive reporting while helping modernize accounting processes through automation, standardization, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy solving complex problems and collaborating across the business, this role offers an opportunity to make a measurable impact. This role follows a hybrid work schedule: 2 days working from home and 3 days in our El Segundo, CA office. What You’ll Do Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring timely and accurate month‑end and year‑end close activities. Perform reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve reconciling items. Analyze financial results, prepare executive‑level commentary, and present key business drivers to leadership. Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and improve the overall accounting function. Partner with business operations to streamline end‑to‑end financial processes and eliminate inefficiencies. Support external audits by preparing high‑quality supporting documentation. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key accounting processes. What You Bring 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting (preferred). Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting. Strong understanding of financial accounting, general ledger activities, and month‑end close processes. Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and operational efficiencies. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities. What Will Make You Successful Experience with SAP, Tableau, AI tools, and/or audit engagements is a plus. You enjoy transforming processes—not just maintaining them. You are comfortable presenting financial insights to leadership and translating complex data into meaningful business recommendations. You take ownership, follow through on commitments, and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. You naturally mentor others and enjoy helping teammates develop. You leverage technology to improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision‑making. Why KARL STORZ At KARL STORZ, you’ll do more than close the books—you’ll help shape the future of finance within a global MedTech leader. You’ll collaborate with talented professionals, influence business decisions through financial insight, and contribute to transformation initiatives that improve how we operate across the organization. As a family‑owned company with a long‑term vision, we invest in our people, encourage innovation, and empower employees to make a meaningful impact on patient care around the world. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a state‑of‑the‑art wellness program and pet insurance. 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays, and paid sick time. Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave (maternal, paternal, adoption, and fostering of a child). 401(k) retirement savings plan with a match of 60% of the first 6% employee contribution (up to IRS limits). Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts. Life, STD, LTD, and LTC insurance. Tuition pre‑reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year. Fitness reimbursement up to $200 annually. And more. Legal Information MA Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr