Associate Accountant (R4317)
Shield AI
Accounting & Finance
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Posted on Dec 23, 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.
The Associate Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and cross-functional initiatives within the Australia entity. This role is ideal for someone with 2–5 years of accounting experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth technology and defence environment. You’ll work closely with regional and U.S. finance counterparts to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial management.
What you'll do:
- Financial Operations
- Perform daily accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with payroll processing and coordination with external providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Australian employment legislation.
- Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare financial reports, schedules, and analysis to support internal reporting and audits.
- Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards, taxation requirements (BAS, GST, PAYG), and regulatory obligations.
- Support external auditors and tax consultants by providing required documentation and explanations.
- Business Support
- Partner with operations, procurement, and program teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and alignment with project budgets.
- Help implement and refine financial controls, processes, and accounting systems as Shield AI continues to scale in Australia.
- Contribute to ad-hoc financial analysis and operational improvement initiatives.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
- 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within technology, defence, aerospace, or high-growth environments.
- Solid understanding of Australian accounting standards (AASB), tax laws, and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Xero) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate with global teams.
Preferred qualifications:
- Working toward or completion of CPA/CA qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience with U.S. GAAP or multinational organisations.
- Familiarity with defence industry or government contracting compliance (desired but not required).
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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.