Senior Accountant (R5542)
On-site San Diego Full-time Senior Accounting
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Shield AI. San Diego · full-time · $88,000–$120,000 base.
SalaryStated by Shield AI
$88,000 – $120,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from Shield AIOur estimate for the market: $90,955–$110,702Median $104,500
The range includes the market median of $104,500 for senior accounting roles in San Diego.
Worked out from 14 postings that stated pay, median $104,500. Last updated Oct 20, 2026.
RoleAccounting
SenioritySenior
LocationSan Diego
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$88,000–$120,000
PostedAug 12, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Prepare journals, reconcile accounts, analyze period-to-period movements, and check that general ledger balances match subledgers
- Run accounting cycles for receivables and revenue, accruals, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and equity, keeping rollforwards documented
- Coordinate accruals and budget comparisons with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, procurement, and FP&A teams
- Spot control weaknesses and audit risks, then improve templates, automate reconciliations, and simplify the close calendar
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, plus a CPA credential or eligibility to pursue one
- At least four years in progressive accounting roles, in public accounting or a high-growth operating environment
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls, with experience using general ledgers, subledgers, and reconciliation tools
- Strong Excel or Sheets skills, clear communication, and careful problem-solving
Who this fits
This suits a senior accountant who can own assigned balance-sheet and P&L areas, work across teams, and improve close processes with limited direction. The role is onsite in San Diego.
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.
#LC
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.
#LC
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.