Staff Accountant I

KARL STORZ North America; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Staff Accountant I to support the finance team in El Segundo. The role focuses on accurate journal entries, close processes, and financial reporting across domestic and international entities.

The ideal candidate has 0-2 years of accounting experience, solid Excel skills, and a strong eye for detail. Hybrid work and collaboration with cross-functional teams are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 0-2 years accounting experience; internship welcome.
• Strong Excel skills and GAAP knowledge; ability to handle large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Apply accounting principles to prepare journal entries and financial statements.
• Maintain accounting records for disbursements and general ledger activities.
• Prepare reconciliations and analyze variances; record correcting entries as needed.
• Support internal/external audits and process improvements; ensure accuracy of reports.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Analytics

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Power Query

Power Pivot

Tableau

Job description

About KARL STORZ 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 operating room.

About KARL STORZ 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 operating room. As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world. Staff Accountant I

Location: El Segundo, CA

Work Schedule: Hybrid (Employees are required to work onsite in our El Segundo office three days per week)

Department: Finance & Accounting

Experience Level: 0-2 Years

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant I applies accounting principles to analyze and interpret financial information, prepare and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist in the preparation of financial reports. This position plays an integral role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, cash accounting activities, audit support, process improvement initiatives, and maintaining the integrity of financial records.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a collaborative accounting team while helping improve accounting processes and controls.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Core Tasks

• Apply accounting principles to analyze financial information, prepare and post journal entries, and assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain and monitor accounting records related to disbursements, expenses, tax payments, income, and other general ledger activities.
• Prepare account reconciliations, research variances, and record correcting entries as needed.
• Compile and analyze financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, verify accuracy, and identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies.
• Process cash transactions for multiple domestic and international entities, ensuring timely and accurate recording of cash receipts, disbursements, bank transfers, and related journal entries.
• Prepare intercompany billing statements and respond to inquiries related to intercompany transactions.
• Support compliance with accounting policies, auditing standards, internal controls, and company procedures.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for external and internal auditors.
• Document accounting policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) utilized by accounting and cross-functional teams.
• Recommend and implement process improvement initiatives to streamline accounting processes and strengthen controls.
• Leverage available technology, reporting tools, and automation solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Independently lead ad hoc assignments and special projects as requested by accounting management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• 0-2 years of accounting experience.
• Internship experience or exposure to corporate accounting environments is a plus.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• General understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to manipulate and analyze large data sets while maintaining data integrity.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Professional Skills

• Strong business acumen.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and resolve discrepancies.Willingness and ability to recommend process improvements.
• High sense of urgency and professional customer-service orientation.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of corporate financial information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP.
• Knowledge of Power Query, Power Pivot, and/or Tableau.
• Exposure to financial reporting, audit support, or technical accounting research. (very helpful)

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to launch and develop a successful accounting career within a growing organization.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting functions and financial processes.
• Collaborative team environment focused on professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and special projects.
• Hybrid work environment with regular in-person collaboration in El Segundo.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires employees to work onsite in our El Segundo office three days per week.