Senior Revenue Accounting

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Shield AI is looking for a detail-oriented, technically strong Senior, Revenue Accounting to join our fast-growing Accounting team. Reporting to the Manager, Revenue Accounting, you will run the day-to-day revenue recognition work across our defense software and hardware programs. You will oversee the full revenue lifecycle—from contract review through month-end close—collaborating cross-functionally with other departments such as Legal, Sales, Program Finance, and Business Development. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role, where you will get hands-on exposure to complex contracts, government contracting, and a revenue function that is still being built.
 
What you'll do:
* Review customer contracts and identify performance obligations, transaction price, variable consideration, and timing of recognition in compliance with ASC 606.
* Prepare technical accounting memos and contract summaries for review by the Revenue Manager.
* Gather data and run analyses that support SSP studies and allocations as new products and pricing models launch.
* Support audit readiness, including preparation of schedules, memos, and responses to internal and external audit inquiries.
* Partner with Billing, Sales Ops, and Program Finance to resolve contract, invoicing, and booking issues upstream.
* Find and carry out process improvements and automation in the ERP and related revenue tools.
* Support special projects, including new product launches, international entity expansion, and systems implementations.


Required qualifications:
* 3+ years of accounting experience, with significant hands-on revenue recognition work under ASC 606
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* Working knowledge of ASC 606, including performance obligations, variable consideration, contract modifications, and over-time vs. point-in-time recognition.
* Strong Excel and analytical skills. Comfortable building and maintaining detailed revenue schedules.
* Experience with ERP and CRM systems.
* Strong written communication skills, including documenting accounting positions and processes clearly.
* High attention to detail and a sense of ownership over accuracy and deadlines.
* Able to work across departments and juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


Preferred qualifications:
* CPA or actively pursuing CPA licensure.
* Big 4 or national public accounting experience, ideally with technology or aerospace/defense clients.
* Experience in SaaS, hardware, or technology-driven companies. Defense or aerospace experience is a strong plus.
* Familiarity with government contract types (FFP, T&M, cost-plus) and regulations (FAR, CAS, DFARS).
* Experience with SOX compliance and executing internal controls.
* Exposure to multi-entity or multi-currency accounting.
* Experience with revenue automation tools or ERP implementations.

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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