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Staff Accountant

SIFT

Remote · 4-6 years experience · Full-time · Remote · Posted Oct 1, 2026

At a glance

Experience
4-6 years experience
Employment
Full-time
Workplace
Remote
Location
Remote

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.

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 (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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience with international accounting and IFRS reporting standards is a plus.

Skills

  • NetSuite
  • Oracle
  • SAP
  • Excel
  • Navan
  • Expensify
  • Brex
  • Avalara
  • Anrok
  • AI/LLM Tools
  • Gemenia
  • Claude

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