Senior Accountant
Shield AIAutonomous Systems company
San Diego, United StatesSenior
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About the role
TL;DR
Senior Accountant to scale accounting function, own balance sheet/P&L areas, and improve financial processes.
- •Shield AI is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a critical role in scaling its accounting function.
- •This role will influence how financial data is produced and used by leadership for decision-making.
- •Key Responsibilities Own close for assigned areas, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis.
- •Manage key GL cycles such as AR/revenue, accruals, fixed assets, and deferred revenue.
- •Drive cutoffs and analytics, coordinating with other departments on accruals and budget-to-actuals.
- •Uplift controls and audit readiness by identifying risks and control gaps.
- •Improve processes and tools, standardizing templates and automating reconciliations.
- •Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- •CPA or CPA eligible. 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or a high-growth operating environment.
- •Proficiency with GLs/subledgers, reconciliation tools, and strong Excel/Sheets skills.
- •Solid working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
Required skills
AccountingExcel
Domain expertise
aerospacedefense
Tech stack
Excel