Staff Accountant

Posted 8hrs ago

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Staff Accountant supporting AP, general ledger, reconciliations, and close activities at Sift, an AI-powered fraud platform. Maintaining controls, audit support, and accounting process automation.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and post journal entries for non-revenue areas, including prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Post daily cash transactions and perform bank reconciliations
  • Assist with fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules
  • Own accounts payable end to end and support expense-related accounting
  • Help maintain and improve internal controls and documentation
  • Assist with schedules and support for external audits and internal reviews
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring accounting processes
  • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A and Accounting team members on ad hoc requests and analysis

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience (public accounting or industry)
  • Solid understanding of US GAAP and general ledger accounting
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and strong Excel skills
  • Experience with Expense Software (e.g., Navan, Expensify, Brex)
  • Experience with Tax Software (e.g., Avalara, Anrok)
  • Experience leveraging and customizing AI/LLM tools (e.g., Gemenia, Claude) for day-to-day work, and general fluency with AI-assisted workflows
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
  • Self-starter who takes ownership and is eager to grow into a Senior Accountant role
  • Experience with international accounting and IFRS reporting standards is a plus

Benefits:

  • Diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
  • Growth path toward a Senior Accountant position