Sr. Accountant

Shift Transit, a leader in micro mobility operations, is hiring an Accountant to own the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This role sits at the center of our finance function, handling everything from monthly close and tax compliance to budgeting and P&L oversight across our US and Canadian operations. You'll be a key partner to leadership, ensuring our books are clean, our reporting is accurate, and our financial position is always clear.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly bookkeeping, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close

• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and vendor payments

• Prepare and file monthly US and Canadian sales tax reports, maintaining full compliance across jurisdictions

• Handle financial covenant reporting and ensure ongoing compliance with lender requirements

• Lead monthly and annual budgeting processes, partnering with department heads on forecasts and variance analysis

• Manage P&L reporting, providing leadership with clear visibility into financial performance and trends

• Support audits, year-end close, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Requirements

• US or Canadian CPA designation

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Canadian and Ontario sales tax (HST, GST, PST)

• Strong working knowledge of US sales tax compliance across multiple states

• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel skills

• Experience managing full-cycle accounting in a multi-entity or cross-border environment

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with non-finance stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Experience in transportation, logistics, or operations-heavy industries

• Familiarity with covenant-driven lending relationships

• Background working in a high-growth or scaling company