Senior Accountant, Commercial Accounting

Slate; Lansing (MI); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Slate is seeking a Senior Accountant to own the end-to-end accounting for accessories and merchandise in the US market. You will manage revenue recognition under ASC 606, inventory, returns, and monthly close while partnering with IT, Operations, and FP&A.

The role emphasizes building scalable processes, SOX-ready controls, and cross-functional collaboration across e‑commerce and ERP systems in a fast-growing environment.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and post journal entries for accessories and merchandise sales, including ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Own inventory accounting for accessories and merchandise including COGS, reserves, and reconciliations.
• Manage end-to-end accounting for customer returns, including reserve estimation and reconciliation.
• Design and verify transaction flows with IT and Digital teams, including API feeds between e‑commerce and ERP.
• Own monthly close activities: journals, reconciliations, inventory roll-forwards, profitability reporting.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for revenue and COGS.
• Build and maintain internal controls with eye toward SOX readiness.
• Support external audits and disclosures related to inventory and revenue.
• Evaluate new products, sales channels, and changes to address accounting impacts before launch.

Conocimientos

ASC 606

GAAP

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional

Journal entries

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Herramientas

SAP ERP

Excel

Descripción del empleo

About SlateAt 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.

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.

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.

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