# Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & Reporting (R6349) at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- What the company does: Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://shield.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Diego, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $89K to $160K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-20
- Apply by: 2026-12-04
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/f0b84b9e-66dc-45f3-9898-e325755954ef?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-accountant-technical-accounting-and-reporting-r6349/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior of Technical Accounting to join our growing Accounting team. As Shield AI scales its global aerospace, defense, software, and AI operations, this role will help ensure that complex transactions are accounted for accurately and reflected clearly in our consolidated financial statements. This role sits at the intersection of technical accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, and cross-functional business partnership. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Active CPA license
- 3+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, and/or a high-growth operating environment
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated experience researching accounting guidance and documenting technical conclusions
- Experience preparing or auditing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting schedules
- Proficiency with Excel and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems, Workiva experience is preferred

Tags: Accounting

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-accountant-technical-accounting-and-reporting-r6349/