Assistant Accountant
Melbourne
AI Hive – Finance /
Full Time Employee /
On-site
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,X, YouTubeand Instagram.
As part of our continued growth in Australia, we’re hiring an Assistant Accountant to support day-to-day finance operations and ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient financial processes. Reporting to the Country Head of Finance, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a fast-paced, high-growth global tech business.
What You'll Do:
- Support accounts payable and receivable processing, including corporate credit card reconciliations.
- Perform account reconciliations and maintain general ledger integrity.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal preparation and financial reporting.
- Support accurate coding of expenses and ensure consistent accounting practices across the business.
- Maintain the company’s fixed asset register, accruals, and prepayments.
- Assist with BAS, PAYG, payroll support, and other statutory obligations.
- Contribute to the preparation of the annual operating plan.
- Drive ongoing improvements in financial processes and support ad hoc finance projects as needed.
What You'll Bring:
- Recent experience in a similar accounting or finance role.
- Proficiency in Xero (advantageous but not essential).
- Experience with foreign currency transactions and reconciliations in a multi-entity or global business.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced functions.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across global teams.
Why Shield AI?
- Work on mission-critical AI and autonomy systems solving real-world defence and security challenges.
- Be part of a high-performing, fast-growing team with real impact.
- Enjoy a flexible and supportive work environment - our office is based in Port Melbourne, close to the CBD.
- Competitive salary + equity for permanent roles, with long-term career development opportunities.
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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.
