Shield AI
Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & Reporting (R6349)
$89K–$160K
San Diego, California +1 · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, California
San Mateo, California - Experience
- 3+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, and/or a high-growth operating environment.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
About the job
Researches and documents complex accounting transactions and prepares financial statements, disclosures, and reporting processes for Shield AI.
What you'll do
- Research complex transactions under U.S. GAAP and draft audit-ready accounting memos and conclusions.
- Prepare financial statements, footnotes, supporting schedules, and reporting controls; coordinate audit requests.
- Update accounting policies and improve reporting processes, tools, and workflows in partnership with other teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Active CPA license.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience researching guidance and documenting technical conclusions.
- Experience preparing or auditing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting schedules.
Nice to have
- Workiva experience.
Pay
USD 89,000–160,000 per year base salary
Tools
U.S. GAAP, Excel, ERP, Workiva
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