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 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.

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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 http://sift.com and follow us on LinkedIn https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=XHeK0v8NcNrEkwcDe8QxwpZeCkdQqNyKlni83U-CUmrprdKXWpVlYOAbVzwe2OmlwIUN-q4HXk4hf_dazpHx2NMM1CW_SYj740q9mxXNQI4=.