Senior Accountant

Shield AI

. Own close for assigned areas: prepare journals, account reconciliations, and flux analysis; ensure GL-to-subledger integrity.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSenior💰 $81,600 - $122,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting processes, including journal preparation, account reconciliations, and flux analysis, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal controls. Proven ability to drive process improvements and collaborate effectively across departments to enhance financial reporting and decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCPA Or CPA Eligible4+ Years Of Progressive Accounting ExperienceProficiency With GLs/SubledgersStrong Excel/Sheets Skills

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Hard Skills

Journal PreparationAccount ReconciliationFlux AnalysisGL-To-Subledger IntegrityAccruals ManagementFixed Assets ManagementDeferred Revenue ManagementUS GAAP KnowledgeInternal ControlsProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicatorOwnership MindsetCollaborationAttention To DetailProblem-Solving Mindset

Tools & Technologies

FloQastReconciliation ToolsExcelGoogle Sheets

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACPA Eligible

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingBig 4High-Growth Operating EnvironmentAudit ReadinessFinancial Data Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Help scale the accounting function and build a best-in-class accounting function.
Influence how financial data is produced, trusted, and used by leadership to make decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.
All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days of employment for temporary employees