Sr, Revenue Accounting (R6566)

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.