Accountant (R5520)

About the role

The is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the company's financial records. This role owns the execution of detailed general ledger maintenance through precise journal entries and in-depth reconciliation fluctuation analysis. The hire will own the advancement of cutoff procedures by working closely with cross-functional partners to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. You will own the analysis of data trends and propose adjustments based on insights gathered from AP, AR, Payroll, Procurement, and FP&A. This position requires ownership of process integrity by consistently applying US GAAP principles and internal control frameworks. The successful candidate will own the maintenance of subledger transactions ensuring they flow accurately into the general ledger. You will own the oversight of reconciliation tools and Excel and Sheets workflows to support month-end close and operational efficiency.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Maintain general ledger integrity through journal entries and reconciliation fluctuation analysis.
• Advance cutoff procedures and analytics through coordination with AP, AR, Payroll, Procurement, and FP&A, and suggest adjustments from data reviews.
• Maintain general ledger integrity through journal entries and reconciliation fluctuation analysis.
• Advance cutoff procedures and analytics through coordination with AP, AR, Payroll, Procurement, and FP&A, and suggest adjustments from data reviews.
• Maintain general ledger integrity through journal entries and reconciliation fluctuation analysis.
• Advance cutoff procedures and analytics through coordination with AP, AR, Payroll, Procurement, and FP&A, and suggest adjustments from data reviews.
• Maintain general ledger integrity through journal entries and reconciliation fluctuation analysis.
• Advance cutoff procedures and analytics through coordination with AP, AR, Payroll, Procurement, and FP&A, and suggest adjustments from data reviews.
• Maintain general ledger integrity through journal entries and reconciliation fluctuation analysis.
• Advance cutoff procedures and analytics through coordination with AP, AR, Payroll, Procurement, and FP&A, and suggest adjustments from data reviews.
• Maintain general ledger integrity through journal entries and reconciliation fluctuation analysis.
• Advance cutoff procedures and analytics through coordination with AP, AR, Payroll, Procurement, and FP&A, and suggest adjustments from data reviews.
• Maintain general ledger integrity through journal entries and reconciliation fluctuation analysis.
• Advance cutoff procedures and analytics through coordination with AP, AR, Payroll, Procurement, and FP&A, and suggest adjustments from data reviews.

Requirements

• You need Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• You need CPA or CPA eligibility.
• At least 2+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) or high-growth operating environment.
• You need General ledger and subledger proficiency.
• You need Reconciliation tools proficiency (e.g., FloQast).
• You need Strong Excel and Sheets skills.
• You need Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• You need Working knowledge of internal controls.
• Clear communication to meet deadlines while maintaining ownership mindset and collaborative approach.
• You need Strong attention to detail.
• You need Problem-solving mindset.

Skills & tools

You will use General ledger. You will use Subledger. You will use Reconciliation tools. You will use FloQast. You will use Excel. You will use Sheets. You will use US GAAP. You will use Internal controls. You will use Journal entries. You will use Reconciliation fluctuation analysis. You will use Cutoff procedures. You will use Data reviews. You will use AP. You will use AR. You will use Payroll. You will use Procurement. You will use FP&A.

Practical notes

Note: About the company

Shield AI, Inc. is an American aerospace and defense technology company based in San Diego, California. The company develops autonomous systems for military and commercial applications, focusing on AI-powered drones and aircraft.

Note: About the job

This role is responsible for maintaining general ledger integrity through journal entries and reconciliation fluctuation analysis.

Note: About the job

This role will advance cutoff procedures and analytics through coordination with AP, AR, Payroll, Procurement, and FP&A, and suggest adjustments from data reviews.

Note: Requirements

For this role, candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Note: Requirements

For this role, candidates need CPA or CPA eligibility.

Note: Requirements

At least 2+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) or high-growth operating environment.

Note: Requirements

For this role, candidates need General ledger and subledger proficiency.

Note: Requirements

For this role, candidates need Reconciliation tools proficiency (e.g., FloQast).

Note: Requirements

For this role, candidates need Strong Excel and Sheets skills.

Note: Requirements

For this role, candidates need Working knowledge of US GAAP.

Note: Requirements

For this role, candidates need Working knowledge of internal controls.

Note: Requirements

Clear communication to meet deadlines while maintaining ownership mindset and collaborative approach.

Note: Requirements

For this role, candidates need Strong attention to detail.

Note: Requirements

For this role, candidates need Problem-solving mindset.

Note: Tools

You will use General ledger in this role.

Note: Tools

You will use Subledger in this role.

Note: Tools

You will use Reconciliation tools in this role.

Note: Tools

You will use FloQast in this role.

Note: Tools

You will use Excel in this role.

Note: Tools

You will use Sheets in this role.

Note: Tools

You will use US GAAP in this role.

Note: Tools

You will use Internal controls in this role.

Note: Tools

You will use Journal entries in this role.

Note: Tools

You will use Reconciliation fluctuation analysis in this role.

Note: Tools

You will use Cutoff procedures in this role.

Note: Tools

You will use Data reviews in this role.

Note: Collaboration

You will use AP in this role.

Note: Collaboration

You will use AR in this role.

Note: Collaboration

You will use Payroll in this role.

Note: Collaboration

You will use Procurement in this role.

Note: Collaboration

You will use FP&A in this role.