Senior Accountant (R5542)

Shield AI
San Diego
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 88,000 - 120,000 annuallyFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Ownership mindset","Attention to detail","Problem-solving","Collaboration to deadlines"]

Own key areas of the balance sheet and P&L while scaling the accounting function. You’ll run assigned close activities (journals, reconciliations, flux analysis), manage recurring GL cycles including AR/revenue, accruals, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and equity rollforwards, and coordinate cutoffs and budget-to-actuals analytics with cross-functional partners. You’ll also uplift controls for audit readiness and improve close processes through standardization and automation.

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Senior Accountant (R5542)

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Job Summary

Own key areas of the balance sheet and P&L while scaling the accounting function. You’ll run assigned close activities (journals, reconciliations, flux analysis), manage recurring GL cycles including AR/revenue, accruals, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and equity rollforwards, and coordinate cutoffs and budget-to-actuals analytics with cross-functional partners. You’ll also uplift controls for audit readiness and improve close processes through standardization and automation.
Location: San Diego
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the close for assigned areas by preparing journals, account reconciliations, and flux analysis; ensure GL-to-subledger integrity.
  • •Manage key GL cycles including AR/revenue, accruals, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and equity with clean rollforwards and documentation.
  • •Drive cutoffs and analytics by coordinating with AP/AR/Payroll/Procurement/FP&A on accruals and budget-to-actuals and proposing adjustments based on data.
  • •Uplift controls and support audit readiness by identifying risks, control gaps, or inefficiencies and driving solutions with minimal direction.
  • •Improve processes and tools by standardizing templates, automating reconciliations, and streamlining the close calendar.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 88,000 - 120,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • •CPA or CPA eligible.
  • •4+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and/or a high-growth operating environment; public company experience is a plus.
  • •Proficiency with GLs/subledgers and reconciliation tools (e.g., FloQast) with strong Excel/Sheets skills.
  • •Working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls, with strong communication, ownership, and attention to detail.
Experience:4+ yearsPublic accountingBig 4High-growth environmentPublic company
Education:Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Skills:CommunicationOwnership mindsetAttention to detailProblem-solvingCollaboration to deadlines
Certifications:CPA
Tech Stack:FloQastExcelSheetsUS GAAPGL/subledgersGL cycles

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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