Senior Accountant: SEC, Acquisitions & GAAP Expert

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 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.