Senior Accountant, Commercial Accounting
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Slate Auto. Troy · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $85,821–$130,000 across the United States.
Slate Auto has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Record sales entries and apply ASC 606, including principal-versus-agent judgments across accessories and merchandise channels
- Track inventory costs, reserves and adjustments, and reconcile balances and customer returns each month
- Check e-commerce data flows into the ERP with IT and Digital teams to keep transaction accounting complete
- Run close work, including reconciliations, inventory roll-forwards and profitability reports for product lines
- Work with FP&A on forecasts and variance reviews, and prepare controls, audit support and revenue or inventory disclosures
What you bring
- A degree in accounting or finance, plus at least three years of relevant accounting work
- Strong ASC 606 knowledge and practical principal-agent decisions in merchandise or e-commerce
- Inventory accounting experience covering cost of goods sold, reserves and physical count reconciliation
- ERP and advanced Excel skills, with close attention to detail
Who this fits
This senior accounting role suits someone who can build processes while handling detailed commercial accounting across sales, inventory and returns. You’ll work with IT, Operations, Digital and FP&A; CPA status and experience in public accounting or consumer-related sectors are preferred.
From the employer
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?
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
slate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.
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