Senior Accountant, Commercial Accounting

Slate Auto; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Auto in the USA is seeking a Senior Accountant to own end-to-end accounting for our accessories and merchandise, including revenue recognition under ASC 606 and inventory management. You will be an early member of the Commercial Accounting team, building 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, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA candidate 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

ASC 606 knowledge

Inventory accounting

GAAP

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

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?

• 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 [e-mail].

About Us

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need. We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.