Accountant

Job Description

Leica Camera is a global Icon that celebrated 100 years of innovation and photography in 2014. Over more than a century Leica has mastered the balance of art and engineering - achieving an immutable harmony of form and functionality. Visit Leica Camera at www.leica-camera.com. We are dedicated to developing cameras and optical instruments of the highest standards. The company has a tradition of precision manufacturing and technological innovations which have steadily positioned the brand at the forefront of the photographic industry and has enabled it to establish an unsurpassed standard of excellence. Role Overview The Accountant will be responsible for supporting the financial operations of Leica Camera USA, ensuring accurate reporting, reconciliation, and compliance with accounting standards. This position combines technical accounting expertise with operational excellence to maintain the integrity of the general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes. This role reports directly to the Accounting Manager and is a full-time position with full benefits. Key Responsibilities General Ledger Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and posting journal entries (e.g. accruals, prepaids, depreciation, inventory adjustments)
• Perform assigned account reconciliations (e.g. cash, prepaid, fixed assets).
• Support review of P&L accounts for coding accuracy.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and all supporting schedules are complete.
• Post adjusting entries as directed by senior accountant or management.
• Assist with gathering data for 1099 tax filing. A/R Support and A/P Support
• Assist AR team with reconciliations between subledger and GL.
• Help investigate customer payment discrepancies and unapplied cash.
• Assist AP team with vendor reconciliations and ensure proper cut-off at month-end.
• Assist with AP accruals and prepaid schedules as directed.
• Help validate expense coding and GL mapping of vendor invoices.
• Assist on ACH/Wire batch payment set up. Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in retail, wholesale, or consumer goods.
• Basic understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with SAP and Concur is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Good communication skills, great attention to detail. Why Leica?
• Join a century-old brand known for precision, innovation, and artistry.
• Engage with a passionate, creative, and culturally minded team.
• Access to industry-leading products, training, and professional growth opportunities. About the Organization Leica Camera is an international, premium manufacturer of cameras and sports optics. The legendary reputation of the Leica brand is based on a long tradition of excellent quality, German craftsmanship and German industrial design, combined with innovative technologies. An integral part of the brand's culture is the diversity of activities the company undertakes for the advancement of photography. In addition to the Leica Galleries and Leica Akademies spread around the world, there are the Leica Hall of Fame Award and, in particular, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), which is considered one of the most innovative sponsorship awards existing today. Furthermore, Leica Camera AG, with its headquarters in Wetzlar, Hesse, and a second production site in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, has a worldwide network of its own national organizations and Leica Retail Stores. EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.