Shield AI

Senior Accountant (R5541)

Shield AI$96K — $140K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA or CPA eligible.
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or high-growth environments.
  • Proficiency with GLs/subledgers and reconciliation tools, especially FloQast.
  • Solid working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
  • Clear communicator with an ownership mindset.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own close for assigned areas including journal preparation and account reconciliations.
  • Manage key GL cycles such as AR/revenue and fixed assets.
  • Drive analytics and cutoffs by coordinating with AP/AR/Payroll.
  • Uplift controls for audit readiness by identifying risks and inefficiencies.
  • Improve processes and tools through standardization and automation.

Benefits

  • Bonus opportunities.
  • Equity participation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
  • Temporary benefits available after 60 days.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to play a critical role in scaling our accounting function as the business grows. This role goes beyond the close, you will influence how financial data is produced, trusted, and used by leadership to make decisions. You'll own meaningful areas of the balance sheet and P&L, improve how we operate, and help build a best-in-class accounting function.

What you'll do:

  • 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.


Required qualifications:

  • 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.


$96,000 - $140,000 a year

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company that develops artificially intelligent systems for military applications. The company was founded in 2015 by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Shield AI's products include autonomous drones and software that can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other military operations. The company's mission is to reduce the number of military casualties by providing soldiers with better intelligence and situational awareness. Shield AI has received funding from a number of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
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200 employees
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Founded
2015

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