Senior Accountant (R5541)

Shield AI
San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 96,000 - 140,000 annuallyFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Ownership mindset","Collaboration","Attention to detail","Problem-solving","Clear communication"]

Own key areas of the balance sheet and P&L while scaling the accounting function. Lead assigned close activities (journal entries, reconciliations, flux analysis) and manage core GL cycles including revenue, accruals, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and equity rollforwards. Coordinate cutoffs and budget-to-actual analytics across AR/AP/payroll/procurement/FP&A, improve controls for audit readiness, and standardize and automate close processes using tools like FloQast and Excel.

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Shield AI
3 days ago

Senior Accountant (R5541)

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Job Summary

Own key areas of the balance sheet and P&L while scaling the accounting function. Lead assigned close activities (journal entries, reconciliations, flux analysis) and manage core GL cycles including revenue, accruals, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and equity rollforwards. Coordinate cutoffs and budget-to-actual analytics across AR/AP/payroll/procurement/FP&A, improve controls for audit readiness, and standardize and automate close processes using tools like FloQast and Excel.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own assigned close 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 96,000 - 140,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a 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.
  • •Solid knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
Experience:4+ yearsPublic accountingHigh-growth environment
Education:Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Skills:Ownership mindsetCollaborationAttention to detailProblem-solvingClear communication
Certifications:CPA
Tech Stack:ExcelSheetsFloQastGL/subledgersUS GAAP

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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