Sr. Staff Accountant

Reports to : Controller
Location: Irvine, California (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 remote)
Scope: U.S. entity and coordination with global finance operations

Role

Support Kardion’s accounting operations and financial reporting with accuracy, discipline, and accountability.
The Senior Staff Accountant ensures the integrity of financial data, executes an efficient month-end close, and supports compliance and audit readiness as Kardion scales globally.

Responsibilities

Close & Reporting

• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts for accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual results.

• Execute month-end and quarter-end closes, including journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis within defined timelines.

• Support consolidation processes and intercompany reconciliations.

• Maintain balance sheet schedules and ensure completeness of supporting documentation.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices, payments, and employee reimbursements accurately and timely.

• Manage customer billing, collections, and cash applications.

• Reconcile subledgers to the general ledger and maintain up-to-date vendor and customer records.

Compliance & Audit

• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors and advisors.

• Support GAAP-compliant accounting and adherence to company policies.

• Assist with federal, state, and local tax filings including 1099 reporting.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Provide detailed financial data to support budgeting and forecasting.

• Monitor operating expenses and report budget-to-actual variances.

• Contribute to cost and margin analysis to improve operational efficiency.

Systems & Process

• Support ERP configuration and data integrity across accounting modules.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to automation initiatives.

• Maintain accounting documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

• Experience: 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience (public or corporate).

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accrual accounting.

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar).

• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas).

• Competencies:

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and deadline-driven.

• Effective communicator with cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Demonstrated initiative and ownership in improving processes.

Performance Expectations

• Month-end close completed within 5 business days.

• Account reconciliations are maintained current with no unreconciled balances.

• Audit schedules were delivered complete and on time.

• Zero material audit findings or control exceptions.

• Documented SOPs for all recurring close and reporting activities.

Environment

• Physical Abilities: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear up to 8 hours per day. Duties also involve daily keyboard/computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Language Abilities: Individual must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Work Environment: Employee will, on occasion, be required to travel (drive or fly) and may be exposed to outside weather conditions; close, distance, and peripheral vision are required along with the ability to adjust focus and depth perception. Noise levels may be high.
• Travel: domestic/US travel up to ~10% at peak times, including international travel to Germany up to twice a year.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kardion is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

At-Will Employment

This position is at-will. Kardion or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] to request assistance.

Why Kardion

Join a mission-driven team at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Kardion offers exposure to complex global accounting, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and innovation.