Senior Accountant, Commercial Accounting

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Slate Auto is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Commercial Accounting team. This role owns the end-to-end accounting for our accessories and merchandise business from revenue recognition and inventory to returns and financial reporting.

As an early member of the Commercial Accounting team, you will build foundational processes and controls that scale with the business. The ideal candidate is proactive, technically strong in GAAP and ASC 606, and comfortable working cross-functionally with IT, Operations, Digital, and FP&A.

Candidates living in, or able to relocate to the Detroit metro area are preferred.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Prepare and post journal entries for accessories and merchandise sales including revenue recognition under ASC 606 and evaluation of principal vs. agent considerations across sales channels
• Own inventory accounting for accessories and merchandise including cost of goods sold, inventory adjustments, reserves, and monthly reconciliations
• Manage end-to-end accounting for customer returns, including reserve estimation, recording, and reconciliation to operational systems
• Design and verify transaction flows with IT and Digital teams, including API feeds between e-commerce platforms and the ERP, to ensure accounting completeness and accuracy
• Own monthly close activities: journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory roll-forwards, and product line profitability reporting
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for accessories and merchandise revenue and cost of goods sold
• Build and maintain internal controls and scalable processes with an eye toward SOX readiness
• Support external audits and assist with financial statement disclosures related to inventory and revenue
• Evaluate new products, sales channels, and operational changes to anticipate and address accounting impacts before launch

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA candidates preferred
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience; public accounting experience a plus
• Deep understanding of ASC 606, with hands-on experience applying principal/agent determinations in a merchandise or e-commerce context
• Experience with inventory accounting, including COGS, reserves, and physical count reconciliation
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred
• Advanced Excel skills; strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Proven ability to build processes from scratch in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Automotive, EV, e-commerce, or consumer products experience preferred

SALARY RANGE

The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Annual Base Pay Range:  $85,431 - $140,840 USD

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.  We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First

• Delight Customers

• One Team

• Relentless Improvement

• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy

• Respectful Collaboration

• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

[email protected].