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Shield AI

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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