Staff Accountant

Sift; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

401k plan

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Wellness reimbursement

Education reimbursement

Flexible time off

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 provides a clear growth path toward a Senior Accountant position.

You will prepare journal entries for non-revenue areas, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 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 (NetSuite/Oracle/SAP) and strong Excel.
• Experience with Tax Software (e.g., Avalara/Anrok).
• Experience with Expense Software (e.g., Navan/Expensify/Brex).
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and deadlines.
• Post daily cash transactions and perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Own accounts payable end to end and support expense-related accounting.
• Help maintain internal controls and documentation.
• Assist with schedules and support for external audits/internal reviews.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and automate recurring tasks.
• Leverage AI/LLM tools for day-to-day work and improve workflows.
• Collaborate with FP&A and accounting teams on ad hoc requests.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

AI/LLM tools

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Job description

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• 401k plan
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Wellness reimbursement
• Education reimbursement
• Flexible time off

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