Senior accountant/team lead accounting - hybrid (m/f/d)

Our mission is to digitalize the people photography industry.

We are dedicated to making photographers’ lives easier and more efficient. We provide an end-to-end workflow and e-commerce solution enabling photographers to digitalize key parts of their workflow - from photo management to payment, combined with a user-friendly platform. Making them more successful and spending more time behind the lens!

Since 2012, our journey has been filled with an entrepreneurial spirit, witnessing countless success stories that prove our sustainable business model works and is profitable.

We’re building a tight-knit ecosystem where everyone can thrive – including you! Join our team of 170+ talented individuals and be part of our journey to empower photographers like never before!


Tasks

Your mission

Our business is growing and so is our team: we will have around 200 employees, distributed over 5 countries, by the end of 2025.

GotPhoto is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Team to support the financial integrity and efficiency of the organization by accurately maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing timely and precise reporting.

Development opportunity: Team lead Accounting

We have legal entities in Germany (Fotografen Online Service GmbH) and in the US (GotPhoto Inc).

Responsibilities

* Accounting and Cash Management: You support our departments with GotPhoto Accounting functions, including invoicing and payment. You monitor system transactions and support technical integration.
* Month/Year End Closings: You manage our Month End and Year End Closings by gaining expertise in Group Accounting and reconciliations.
* Day-to-Day Tasks: You manage incoming invoices, expense tools, organize pre-accounting, reconciliations, and support resolving issues with interfaces and ports.
* Collaboration and Support: You engage in cross-functional projects involving tech, payment, and accounting teams. Mentor new hires on pre-accounting processes.


Requirements

1. Experience & Skills: You have an in-depth understanding of US GAAP and basic knowledge with HGB and are very proficient in booking in common Accounting systems
2. Tax Knowledge: You have an understanding US VAT schemes.
3. Problem-Solving & Communication: You have strong problem-solving skills, proactive issue resolution, and effective communication with cross-functional teams.
4. Core Competencies: You have attention to detail, strategic thinking, collaboration, and awareness of compliance and regulatory standards.
5. Languages: Your language skills are sufficient to communicate effectively in English in a business environment.
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