Senior Fixed Asset Accountant

Answer Engineering
Troy, MI

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 is looking for a dynamic, organized, experienced Fixed Asset Accountant to join our growing team. This position will be responsible for completing several corporate accounting activities around fixed assets, leases, and intangible assets for our company.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Work closely with stakeholders to complete the accounting activities for our company on an ongoing basis.

  • Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, transfers, depreciation, impairments, and disposals.

  • Manage asset tagging in accordance with company policies and procedures.

  • Conduct periodic physical audits of fixed assets and resolve discrepancies.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, such as ASC 360.

  • Manage lease accounting processes in compliance with ASC 842.

  • Maintain and reconcile lease schedules, including lease liabilities and right-of-use assets.

  • Record journal entries for lease payments, interest expense, and amortization.

  • Work with the Financial Planning & Analysis organization on budgeting and forecasting

  • Analyze and account for new lease agreements, modifications, and terminations.

  • Track and account for intangible assets, such as software, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and licenses.

  • Ensure proper capitalization, amortization, and impairment of intangible assets in compliance with ASC 350.

  • Review contracts and agreements to identify intangible asset classifications and financial impacts

  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency in fixed asset, lease, and intangible asset accounting processes.

  • Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting fixed assets, leases, and intangible assets.

  • Help implement the process required systems to be a public company.

  • Continuously improve the accuracy and speed of your work.

  • 20% general Accounting Activities as needed

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

  • Experience in completing the accounting activities for a manufacturing company.

  • Experience in owning the processes for fixed assets leases, and intangible assets.

  • Ability to implement new accounting procedures.

  • Thoughtful communicator with aligned motives for joining our company.

  • Strong judgement and analytical skills.

  • Ability to juggle multiple assignments at the same time.

  • Strong ethics and integrity.

  • 3 years plus relevant experience.

  • B.S. in Accounting current CPA license 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 [email protected].

Posted 2026-01-09

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