Hybrid Staff Accountant I | Growth & Process Improvement

Karl Storz Endoscopy; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Staff Accountant I in El Segundo, CA, with a hybrid work schedule. The role supports monthly close, financial reporting, cash activities, and audit support within the Finance & Accounting department.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a collaborative team while enhancing accounting processes and controls. 0-2 years of accounting experience is required, with a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience. Internship experience or exposure to corporate accounting environments is a plus.
• General understanding of GAAP; strong Excel skills; experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules; strong analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial information and prepare journal entries and financial statements.
• Maintain and monitor accounting records related to disbursements, expenses, tax payments, income, and GL activities.
• Prepare reconciliations, research variances, and record correcting entries as needed.
• Compile and analyze financial information to record transactions and prepare reports; verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Process cash transactions for domestic and international entities; record cash receipts, disbursements, bank transfers, and related entries.
• Prepare intercompany billing statements and respond to inquiries.
• Support compliance with accounting policies, auditing standards, internal controls, and procedures.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for auditors.
• Document accounting SOPs; contribute to cross-functional process improvements.
• Lead ad hoc assignments and special projects as requested by accounting management.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Journal entries

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Customer service

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Power Query

Power Pivot

Tableau

Job description

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Staff Accountant I in El Segundo, CA, with a hybrid work schedule. The role supports monthly close, financial reporting, cash activities, and audit support within the Finance & Accounting department.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a collaborative team while enhancing accounting processes and controls. 0-2 years of accounting experience is required, with a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance preferred.