Senior Accountant Corporate Accounting
El Segundo, CA, United States
- Accountancy & Accounting
- Full-time
- Senior Accountant
- Corporate Accounting
- Financial Reporting
The Senior Accountant is responsible for leading month-end and year-end close activities, financial analysis, and reporting while driving process transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and compliance. This hybrid role requires strong expertise in GAAP, financial accounting, and internal controls, with experience in SAP and audit preferred. The position also involves mentoring staff accountants, reconciling intercompany balances, and preparing documentation for accounting procedures and audits.
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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