Senior Accountant

About this role

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 is more than a traditional accounting role—it is an opportunity to serve as a strategic Senior Accountant at KARL STORZ North America, partnering closely with business leaders to deliver insights that drive informed decision-making.


You'll 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, improving the way work gets done, 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 knowle...