Staff Accountant - Slate Professional Resources, Inc.

About the job

We're leading the way in redefining the workwear category. Our mission is to engineer better boots and apparel for our country's tradesmen and women by working directly with real workers to learn what they actually need to execute their jobs.

The team is not only devoted to improving on the old workwear standards, but we're also creating a community that tradesmen and women can call their own. From our weekly hangouts to hosting events across the country, we're all about getting boots on the ground and building something real with the crew.

What You'll Do:

is seeking a smart, results-oriented, highly motivated and opportunistic Staff Accountant. You will be responsible for managing core, day-to-day accounting functions of the Company, with a focus on invoicing, collection and outreach regarding wholesale receivables and managing daily accounts payable transactions. You will also help build out accounting processes and controls, assist in the monthly close process, year-end audit, and help with various other ad hoc projects.

This role will allow you to gain insight into cross functional areas of the business within a high growth start-up environment and culture.

How You'll Do It:

Credit Collections:

• Manage the credit and collections processes, including monitoring outstanding balances, processing payment, and ensuring timely resolution of account discrepancies.
• Ensuring all invoices are sent out to accounts in a timely and accurate manner, and reconciling differences effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate regularly with partners via phone and email regarding overdue payments.
• Support the development of company policies, processes, and controls, ensuring compliance with internal standards; especially as it relates to collection efforts.
• Maintain high standards of quality and attention to detail, delivering reliable and high-quality work.

$63,000 and $76,000 annually.

Accounts Payable:

• Responsible for daily work and related journal entries over accounts payable and related expenses.
• Own the payables process to ensure all payables and expenses are properly input, recognized at the proper time and correlate to executed contracts and agreements, working cross functionally with different departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable, credit collections, and additional areas of accounting to optimize efficiency.
• Assist in the year-end audit as well as various other ad-hoc audits throughout the year.

Cross-Functional:

• Work with various departments throughout the organization and via different systems to ensure you are meeting goals and deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Finance, Accounting, Wholesale, and Operations, to resolve invoice discrepancies while using best practices in GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Help implement NetSuite processes and controls, becoming a power user within the system.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance preferred
• 0-3 years experience in an in house or public accounting role
• 0 - 2 years experience in customer facing roles, with exposure to Accounts Payable or Collections preferred.
• Hard working, self-motivated and willing to get in the weeds to understand all aspects of the job.
• Exposure to NetSuite or any other general ledger package preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high degree of comfort calling external parties regarding delinquent payments and discrepancies.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies on invoices on a month-to-month basis.
• Proficient in Excel, with the ability to learn and quickly grasp all computer programs essential for the job, including NetSuite.
• Ability to tackle several projects simultaneously and work well within a fast-paced and growing organization
• Ability to commute to our office in North Reading, MA 3x a week

WHY US?

, people come first. That's why we support the whole employee.

This is how we do it:

Financial Wellness

• Competitive compensation
• Equity
• 401k and retirement plan assistance

Health & Wellbeing

• Dental and Vision 100% covered 
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Paid parental leave

Professional Development

• Clear and transparent performance management process
• Understanding how you can level up at 

Culture and Community

• All-Hands meetings twice a year for the entire team to connect
• Flexible and collaborative work environment
• Thursdays social events with co-workers and community members

No matter what experience you have within our industry we encourage you to apply. , we believe that a strong crew is assembled with people from different backgrounds.

We look for individuals who thrive on challenges, will be passionate about our brand, and believe that teamwork is necessary for success. Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to. We can't wait to hear from you!