Staff Accountant

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 colla…