- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- San DiegoCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
- Salary
- $88,000–$120,000 a year
Full-time
Senior Accountant (R5542)
Job description
Shield AI — Senior Accountant (R5542) (San Diego, California).
Job responsibilities
- Own close for assigned areas: prepare journals, account reconciliations, and flux analysis; ensure GL-to-subledger integrity.
- Manage key GL cycles: AR/revenue, accruals, fixed assets, deferred revenue, equity with clean rollforwards and documentation.
- Drive cutoffs and analytics: coordinate with AP/AR/Payroll/Procurement/FP&A on accruals and budget-to-actuals; propose adjustments based on data.
- Uplift controls and audit readiness: Identify risks, control gaps, or inefficiencies and drive solutions with minimal direction.
- Improve processes and tools: standardize templates, automate reconciliations, streamline the close calendar.
Job 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 a plus
- Proficiency with GLs/subledgers and reconciliation tools (e.g., FloQast) and strong Excel/Sheets skills
- Solid working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
- Clear communicator with an ownership mindset and the ability to collaborate to deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
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