Accountant (R5520)
Shieldai · San Diego, California
Skills in this posting
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The posting
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies.
With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
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: cash, accruals, fixed assets, and deferred revenue 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.
2+ 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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The PivotHop read
- What an accountant actually earnsmedian, seniority, by country
- Where accountants move nextevery measured route out
- Bookkeeper → Accountant55% readiness
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Where these skills also reach
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