Senior Accountant

Overview

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit www.shift4.com.

The Senior Accountant supporting Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) activities plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting of SG&A activities under U.S. GAAP, supporting month-end close activities and driving process improvements across the SG&A function. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and brings strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process for SG&A-related general ledger accounts:
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaids, and allocations.
• Analyze period-end activity and explain financial statement variances with supporting documentation.
• Reconcile SG&A-related general ledger accounts through sub-ledger tie-outs, account reconciliations, and prepare schedules supporting balance sheet and income statement activity, ensuring proper documentation.
• Ensure compliance with SOX/internal control requirements; participate in process documentation and audits.
• Identify and support automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience in a similar role, with a demonstrated track record of accuracy and ownership.
• Proficiency in ERP systems; Oracle Fusion experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player who is flexible and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications with strong experience in Excel.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.