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Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & Reporting (R6349)

Shield AI· Finance Division – Accounting
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San Diego, CA, San Mateo, CA$89k - $160kFull Time EmployeePosted 4d ago

About the role

Senior role focusing on technical accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, and cross-functional partnership to ensure accurate accounting of complex transactions and clear consolidation of financial statements.

Responsibilities

  • Research complex accounting - Analyze new, unusual, and complex transactions matters (such as leases, financial instruments, or business combinations) and prepare clear, audit-ready technical accounting memos and whitepapers under U.S. GAAP.

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Clear communication skills with strong ownership, judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Required:U.S. GAAP knowledgeTechnical accounting researchFinancial statement preparationExcel and ERP systemsCross-functional partnership

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment) + temporary benefits package
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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