Senior Tax Analyst

Karl Storz; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America seeks a seasoned tax professional to manage US federal and state income tax compliance for KSNA and subsidiaries. The role supports the Tax Director with audits, research, and strategy across multiple states and foreign withholding tax requirements.

The candidate will prepare annual tax provisions, coordinate with finance, and ensure timely reporting while leveraging Power Apps and other tools to improve data analysis.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in federal and multi state corporate tax compliance, or 3-5 years’ experience with a Big 4 firm.
• Knowledge of tax laws and ASC 740; strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare KSNA US federal, state, and local income tax returns and estimated payments.
• Manage tax audits and respond to notices from authorities.
• Oversee R&D credit calculations for multiple states.
• Prepare year-end tax provisions in ASC 740 and related reconciliations.

Skills

Federal tax

Multi-state tax

ASC 740

Tax research

Communication

Writing

Analytical

Education

CPA

Master's Degree in Taxation

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

OneSource

BNA Fixed Assets

RIA Checkpoint

Job description

At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients
through some of the toughest journeys of their lives.
We are making contributions that matter.
Regardless of your role, YOU improve patients’ lives every day

From the operating room to surgery centers and everywhere in between, KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging to build a more connected, software-enabled healthcare environment.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we think in generations instead of quarters, with a commitment to improving patients' lives around the world.

About the Role

Prepare and/or review various KARL STORZ North America (KSEA and Subs, KSVEA and Subs, and KSE) US corporate federal, state, and local taxes. Perform tax research and tax audits as necessary. Prepare US federal and state income tax returns relating to the Storz family. Prepare foreign withholding tax forms. Ensure these companies are in compliance with tax legal responsibilities, primarily in the areas of federal and state income tax and in coordination with sales, use, and property taxes and are reported in an accurate and timely fashion.

Shift: Monday – Friday Hybrid

What You'll Do

• Prepare the assigned KSNA companies' federal, state, and local income tax returns, including the quarterly estimated tax payments and extension requests with minimal oversight.
• Prepare amended returns when required.
• Oversee the planning and preparation of annual federal, California, Massachusetts, and Texas R&D credit calculations and fully document the tax positions.
• Prepare the assigned KSNA companies' year-end federal and state income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including the year-end to tax return tax provision reconciliations, according to the Accounting and auditors’ established timelines.
• Ensure that the KSNA companies are in compliance with tax laws. Monitor income tax nexus in various states. Keep abreast of legislative developments that impact the KSNA compliance functions.
• Facilitate, assist and/or manage assigned tax audits. This includes: (1) Advance identification of audit exposures, if any, (2) timely obtaining documents requested by auditors to minimize the duration of the audit, (3) staying one-step ahead of tax auditors, i.e., anticipate and be prepared for their questions, and (4) planning what records and analyses should be submitted and how they should be presented to the auditors.
• Respond to federal and state taxing authorities' assessment notices with a view to defending the company positions.
• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for Storz family.
• Prepare foreign withholding tax requirements and file necessary tax returns. Maintain the withholding tax documentation file and inform other departments of the foreign withholding tax requirements.
• Continuously update skills on technology improvements focusing on developing better tools for review and analysis of tax and financial data, e.g. Microsoft Power Apps.
• Perform tax research and resolve tax issues, as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments in structuring specific business transactions
• Provide support to Tax Director with special projects/studies.

What You Bring

• 5-7 years’ experience in federal and multi state corporate tax compliance, or 3-5 years’ experience with a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Knowledge of tax laws and ability to perform tax research; Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, practices, and ASC 740.
• Good analytical, communication, and writing skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, OneSource, BNA Fixed Assets, and RIA Checkpoint software, or equivalent tools.

Nice to Have

CPA, Master's Degree in Taxation, member of a CPA professional society.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team dedicated to delivering world-class customer experiences through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. We invest in our employees through ongoing development opportunities, supportive leadership, and a culture that encourages creativity and continuous learning.

You'll have the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, contribute to meaningful business outcomes, and help shape the future of customer support in a global healthcare organization.

Ready to make an impact?

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• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and access to pet insurance, too!
• 3 weeks vacation accrual for full time roles,* paid holidays plus paid sick time too
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 66.67% (4%) of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Savings Accounts with company contribution
• Life, STD & LTD Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• And much more!
  * Field sales, internships, and roles that are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for vacation, except where required by law.
  Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.
  KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as acondition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to askhow credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.