Staff Accountant

Sift; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sift is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join the Accounting team. This role supports AP, core general ledger, close, and compliance activities and offers a growth path toward a Senior Accountant position.

Responsibilities include journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and AP ownership, with exposure to AI tools and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and is eager to grow into a Senior Accountant role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for non-revenue areas such as prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring deadlines and accuracy standards are met.
• Post daily cash transactions and perform bank reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Own accounts payable end to end and support expense-related accounting as needed.
• Help maintain and improve internal controls and documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of schedules and support for external audits and internal reviews.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring accounting processes.
• Experience leveraging and customizing AI/LLM tools (e.g., Gemenia, Claude) for day-to-day work.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A and other Accounting team members on ad hoc requests and analysis.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Growth mindset

Auditing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Navan

Expensify

Brex

Avalara

Anrok

Job description

About the Team

Our Finance team keeps Sift's financial operations accurate, controlled, and ready to scale as the business grows. We own the month-end close, financial reporting, and the systems and processes behind them, and we partner closely with FP&A, Revenue, and business teams across the company to make sure the numbers tell the right story.

About the Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role supports AP, core general ledger, close, and compliance activities and is a strong growth path toward a Senior Accountant position.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and post journal entries for non-revenue areas such as prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts (cash, prepaids, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, etc.) and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring deadlines and accuracy standards are met.
• Post daily cash transactions and perform bank reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Own accounts payable end to end and support expense-related accounting as needed.
• Help maintain and improve internal controls and documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of schedules and support for external audits and internal reviews.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring accounting processes.
• Experience leveraging and customizing AI/LLM tools (e.g., Gemenia, Claude) for day-to-day work, and general fluency with AI-assisted workflows.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A and other Accounting team members on ad hoc requests and analysis.

What We're Looking For

• 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 international accounting and IFRS reporting standards is a plus.
• 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).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and is eager to grow into a Senior Accountant role.

Let’s build it together:

At Sift, we are intentionally building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation, equity is a fundamental right, and inclusion is a basic human need. We envision a place where all Sifties feel secure sharing their authentic selves and diverse experiences with their teams, their customers, and their community – ultimately using this empowerment and authenticity to build trust and create a safer Internet.

This document provides transparency around how Sift handles the personal data of job applicants: https://sift.com/recruitment-privacy

A little about us:

Sift is the AI-powered fraud platform securing digital trust for leading global businesses. Our deep investments in machine learning and user identity, a data network scoring 1 trillion events per year, and a commitment to long-term customer success empower more than 700 customers to grow fearlessly. Global brands rely on Sift to unlock growth and deliver seamless consumer experiences. Visit us at sift.com and follow us on LinkedIn.