What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Accountant - Parts and Accessories position at Slate?
About Slate
Slate is a new company that is exploring development in the electric vehicle space.
Who we are looking for :
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant (Parts & Accessories) to join our Commercial Accounting Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and practices, particularly in managing merchandise, parts and accessories, sales transactions, and financial reporting. This role will involve preparing journal entries, managing returns, and leading the integration of third-party logistics (3PL) into our accounting processes. The Senior Accountant will also collaborate closely with IT and Digital to ensure seamless transaction flows and maintain effective internal controls.
As a startup, we the ideal candidate will create processes and controls that can be implemented and improved as we scale.
What you get to do :
Work closely with stakeholders to complete the accounting activities for our company on an ongoing basis.
Responsibilities
- As an early member of the Commercial Accounting team, you will help build foundational processes that scale with our business and play a key role in shaping how we account for and manage our growing inventory and sales operations.
- Prepare and post journal entries related to merchandise inventory, accessory inventory, spare parts inventory, merchandise sales, accessory sales, spare part sales, sales tax, and credit card processing fees and related entries.
- Manage the accounting processes for customer returns, ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation.
- Lead the transition from manual journal entries to automated accounting workflows within NetSuite for 3PL operations, enhancing financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Assist in the monthly close process
- Prepare monthly financial reports including product line profitability reporting.
- Participate in audits, providing necessary documentation and support to external auditors.
- Collaborate with business functions to develop and implement internal controls and processes.
- Design and verify transaction flows in collaboration with the IT department, ensuring that all 3PL providers can effectively manage API feeds.
- Work with the Financial Planning & Analysis organization on budgeting and forecasting
- Ensure your work is done leveraging strong internal controls and segregation of duties
What you bring to the team :
We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate :
This is a US-based position. Eligible candidates must be a : U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.
