Assistant Accountant
Shield AI
Accounting & Finance
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Posted on Dec 12, 2025
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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.
As our Australian team expands, we're looking for an Assistant Accountant to support our growing finance function. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who’s detail-driven, dependable, and ready to play a key part in keeping our day-to-day operations running smoothly.
This role sits at the heart of that mission.
What You'll Do:
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Schedule and process invoice payments.
- Reconcile transactions and support month-end reporting.
- Process and verify employee expense claims.
- Maintain accurate financial records and support general ledger tasks.
- Collaborate closely with Shield AI’s US finance team.
What You'll Bring:
- Previous experience in accounts payable or general accounting support.
- Good working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to task ownership.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, cross-border environment.
- A team player mindset and willingness to learn and grow.
- Finance or accounting qualification (completed or in progress) desirable.
Why Shield AI?
- Help shape the future of defence and autonomy in Australia and beyond.
- Be a key voice in a mission-led business redefining what’s possible with emerging technology.
- Join a growing, values-led team headquartered in Port Melbourne, with strong global partnerships and local autonomy.
- Competitive salary, hybrid working, performance-based incentives and long-term growth opportunities.
Help us redefine what’s possible in autonomous defence - apply today.
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.
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.