Senior Accountant - Hybrid (m/f/d)

<h1><strong>About GotPhoto/fotograf.de</strong></h1><p>Our mission is to digitalize the people photography industry.</p><p><a href="http://gotphoto.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">GotPhoto.com</a> | <a href="http://fotograf.de" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">fotograf.de</a> is 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!<br/><br/>Since 2012, our journey has been filled with an entrepreneurial spirit, witnessing countless <a href="https://gotphoto.com/success-stories/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">success stories</a> that prove our sustainable business model works and is profitable. <br/><br/>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!</p><p></p><h1><strong>Your mission</strong></h1><p>Our business is growing and so is our team: we will have around 200 employees, distributed over 5 countries, by the end of 2025<em><strong>.</strong></em></p><p>GotPhoto is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Team to <strong>support the financial integrity and efficiency of the organization </strong>by accurately maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing timely and precise reporting.</p><p>We have legal entities in Germany (Fotografen Online Service GmbH) and in the US (GotPhoto Inc).</p><p></p><h2><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Accounting and Cash Management:</strong> You support our departments with GotPhoto Accounting functions, including invoicing and payment. You monitor system transactions and support technical integration.</p></li><li><p><strong>Month/Year End Closings: </strong>You manage our Month End and Year End Closings by gaining expertise in Group Accounting and reconciliations.</p></li><li><p><strong>Day-to-Day Tasks: </strong>You manage incoming invoices, expense tools, organize pre-accounting, reconciliations, and support resolving issues with interfaces and ports.</p></li><li><p><strong>Collaboration and Support:</strong> You engage in cross-functional projects involving tech, payment, and accounting teams. Mentor new hires on pre-accounting processes.</p></li></ul><h2><strong>We are looking for</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Experience &amp; Skills:</strong> You have an in-depth understanding of US GAAP and basic knowledge with IFRS and are very proficient in booking in common Accounting systems</p></li><li><p><strong>Tax Knowledge: </strong>You have an understanding US Tax schemes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Problem-Solving &amp; Communication:</strong> You have strong problem-solving skills, proactive issue resolution, and effective communication with cross-functional teams.</p></li><li><p><strong>Core Competencies: </strong>You have attention to detail, strategic thinking, collaboration, and awareness of compliance and regulatory standards.</p></li><li><p><strong>Languages: </strong>Your language skills are sufficient to communicate effectively in English in a business environment.</p></li><li><p><strong>Read up </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/balancing-books-beyond-inside-look-accounting-gotphoto-fde-gotphoto-mnnfc/?trackingId=vROXYbQwThuzejyO5vW6IA%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a> on how it is to work as an Accountant at GotPhoto</p></li></ul><h1><strong>The Perks</strong></h1><ul><li><p>We work in a flexible hybrid model at GotPhoto, leveraging the best of both worlds, with our office at Hausvogteiplatz serving as our central hub for collaboration in Berlin</p></li><li><p>Education budget, that allows you to grow professionally and explore new ideas</p></li><li><p>Unlimited holidays (26 days is the minimum)</p></li><li><p>Workation in a different country for up to 2 months per year</p></li><li><p>Want to learn another language? You get access to Lingoda.</p></li><li><p>Flexible Employee Benefits through Probonio: Your monthly budget allows you to choose the benefit that best suits your needs, including popular options like the Urban Sports Club Membership.</p></li></ul><p>#LI-Hybrid</p><p></p><h1>A Final Word:</h1><p>Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds may refrain from applying for positions if they feel they don't meet all qualifications. <strong>We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested:</strong> we're excited to discover how your distinctive experience can enhance our team!<br/><br/><strong>We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However, you identify. We believe in equal opportunitie