Sift
Posted 3 days agoVerified live 7h ago
Staff Accountant
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
4+ yrsMinimum
26 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
10 green cardsCertified filings
US GAAPGeneral Ledger AccountingInternational AccountingIFRSERP/Accounting SystemsMicrosoft ExcelExpense SoftwareTax SoftwareAI/LLM Tools
About the company
Siftsiftstack.com
Sift offers transformative tools for machine creators to innovate at speed and scale.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.26H-1B approved
100%approval rate
4new H-1B hires
10PERM certified
$185,000median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
20235
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Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
20245
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Job description
Summary
Sift is an AI-powered fraud platform that secures digital trust for global businesses. The Staff Accountant supports accounts payable, general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, compliance, audits, and process improvements while partnering with FP&A and Accounting teams.
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
- Partner cross-functionally with FP&A and other Accounting team members on ad hoc requests and analysis
Skills
- 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
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 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
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Strong growth path toward a Senior Accountant position
