Accountant, Senior

Shift4; Saucon Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift4 is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting team. The role reports to the Assistant Controller and collaborates with senior finance leadership on complex technical accounting, SEC reporting, and board communications within a high-growth public company.

The position supports accounting for acquisitions, equity-based compensation, debt and financing structures, leases, and earnings per share, and contributes to accurate filings with the SEC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Big 4, large regional public accounting, and/or a public company environment.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.
• Experience evaluating, documenting, and improving accounting processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret new accounting standards; prepare analyses and position papers.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, equity-based compensation, debt, leases, and EPS.
• Prepare quarterly technical accounting memoranda and related documentation.
• Assist with development and implementation of accounting policies and reporting processes.
• Prepare and support review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, including disclosure checklists and analyses.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation within Workiva; review and validate XBRL tagging and data integrity.
• Coordinate quarterly reporting timelines across multiple stakeholders and drive deadlines.
• Assist in preparation of Board materials and Audit Committee materials; support earnings releases.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, controls, and overall process effectiveness.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation or progress toward certification

Tools

Workiva

Oracle

SmartView

Job description

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit www.shift4.com.SummaryThe Senior Accountant is a key member of Shift4’s Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting team, reporting to the Assistant Controller and partnering with senior finance leadership on complex technical accounting, SEC reporting, and Board communications. This role supports accounting for acquisitions, equity-based compensation, debt and financing structures, leases, and earnings per share, and contributes to accurate and timely filings with the SEC. The Senior Accountant works closely with Legal, Investor Relations, external auditors, and outside counsel, with significant visibility across the organization in a fast-paced, high-growth public company environment.ResponsibilitiesResearch and interpret new accounting standards and technical accounting issues; prepare technical accounting analyses and position papers.Support accounting for acquisitions, equity-based compensation, debt transactions, leases, earnings per share, and other complex areas.Prepare and maintain quarterly technical accounting memoranda and related documentation.Assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies and reporting processes.Prepare and support review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, including disclosure checklists and supporting analyses.Maintain supporting schedules and documentation within Workiva; review and validate XBRL tagging and data integrity.Coordinate quarterly reporting timelines across multiple stakeholders and drive accountability against reporting deadlines and deliverables.Assist in the preparation of Board of Directors and Audit Committee materials.Support quarterly earnings releases and other external financial communications, helping ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of publicly communicated financial information.Partner with Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, Operations, senior management, external auditors, and outside counsel throughout the reporting process.Coordinate information requests and challenge underlying assumptions when appropriate.Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, controls, and overall process effectiveness.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting.CPA designation or demonstrated progress toward certification.3–5+ years of experience in Big 4, large regional public accounting, and/or a public company environment.Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.Experience evaluating, documenting, and improving accounting processes.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.Intellectually curious and highly accountable; energized by solving complex problems in an environment where priorities evolve quickly.Experience with Workiva – Preferred.Oracle and/or SmartView experience – Preferred.Knowledge of the payments industry – Preferred.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.