Introduction to Shield AI

Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies. Most recently, we acquired Heron Systems and Martin UAV as wholly owned subsidiaries of Shield AI. Join our team and shape the future of artificially intelligent systems. 

Shield AI is seeking an ambitious, motivated Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing Accounting team in one of the fastest growing tech startups in Southern California in Defense & Aerospace. As a A/R billing specialist for the organization, you will be responsible for the entire billing process, while establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with new and existing customers through a high degree of professionalism and excellent interpersonal/communication skills. 

What you will do:

• Oversee and streamline billing process
• Create and send invoices to customers accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure month-end closing of the billing group functions
• Maintain and implement quality controls for all processes
• Observe and adhere to established processes, procedures, policies and guidelines
• Provide excellent & considerate customer service to external and internal customers
• Assist with AR related special projects as necessary
• Weekly and monthly ledger reconciliations, aging review and reporting to direct supervisor
• Confirm and reconcile customer disputes as they pertain to payment of outstanding balances due
• Provide excellent & considerate customer service to external and internal customers
•  Complete other duties and projects as assigned

Projects that you might work on:

• Implementation of system enhancements related to the billing and collections process

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Expertise in accounts receivable and billing process
• Working knowledge of cost accounting and application of indirect rates
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communicator with strong interpersonal skill and emotional intelligence
• Able to work autonomously and flexibly
• Positive enthusiastic approach with a can-do attitude
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong all all-round IT skills, including excel
• Intellectual curiosity
• Able to demonstrate achieving success in a deadline driven environment and commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Costpoint a plus
• Experience with international expansions a plus
• Public company experience preferred
• Experience with government regulations preferred (FAR, CAS, DFARS)

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Salary Range: $17.58 - $37.25 hourly (overtime may apply) + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)

Actual 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. Information on the benefits offered is here.

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now! 

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, color, 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. 

To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.