Senior Accountant (R5541)
On-site San Mateo Full-time Senior Accounting
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Shield AI. San Mateo · full-time · $96,000–$140,000 base.
SalaryStated by Shield AI
$96,000 – $140,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from Shield AIOur estimate for the market: $118,000–$160,000Median $120,500
The range includes the market median of $120,500 for senior accounting roles in San Mateo.
Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $120,500. Last updated Oct 16, 2026.
RoleAccounting
SenioritySenior
LocationSan Mateo
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$96,000–$140,000
PostedAug 12, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts and analyze fluctuations for your assigned close areas, checking ledger and subledger agreement
- Maintain AR and revenue, accrual, fixed-asset, deferred-revenue and equity cycles with documented rollforwards
- Work with AP, AR, payroll, procurement and FP&A to manage cutoffs, accruals and budget comparisons
- Find control weaknesses, audit risks and inefficiencies, then put fixes in place with little oversight
- Standardize templates, automate reconciliations and make the close calendar more efficient
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related subject, and a CPA license or eligibility
- At least four years of advancing accounting experience at a public accounting firm or in a high-growth operating setting
- Familiarity with US GAAP and control practices, plus general-ledger, subledger and reconciliation-tool experience
- Strong Excel or Sheets ability, careful problem-solving and clear communication with teammates under deadlines
Who this fits
This senior individual contributor role suits someone ready to own accounting close areas and improve processes. You’ll work on-site in San Mateo.
From the employer
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.
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. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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.
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. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.