Accountant

Shinola • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

As part of our shared services finance team supporting both Shinola and Filson, this role contributes to the strength and integrity of our financial operations. Each team member plays an active part in shaping the success of our brands by ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and excellence in execution.

The Accountant for Shinola and Filson will be responsible for performing complex accounting and analytical activities required to support the company’s Finance function. The level for this role, Staff or Senior Accountant, will be determined based on the candidate’s background, experience, and demonstrated skills.

A successful candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills geared toward finding efficiencies in day-to-day processes around month-end close and account reconciliations. A desirable candidate will also have proven experience working collaboratively on teams, presenting ad hoc analyses to leadership and members of other departments, and be comfortable working in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Shinola and Filson are fast-paced, growing companies, so a candidate who can challenge current practices and make process improvements is essential. Strong communication skills are a must, and this position reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Accounting or Audit (Staff or Senior level experience considered)
• BBA or other four-year degree in Finance or Accounting
• Integrity, honesty, and high ethical standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• NetSuite or NewStore experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own and execute complex monthly inventory-related account reconciliations, including:
• Inventory and related reserves (e.g., shrink, obsolescence, in-transit)
• Standard cost variances (PPV, labor, overhead absorption)
• Inventory allowances and management estimates
• Analyze inventory and manufacturing variances, identifying margin outliers and providing insight into cost drivers and operational inefficiencies
• Support month-end close processes with detailed documentation of financial activity and related impacts using close management software
• Assist in budget-to-actual variance analysis with an emphasis on COGS-related expenses and production costs
• Collaborate with FP&A and operations to track inventory trends, cost changes, and forecast related financial impacts
• Support external audit and internal control requirements related to reconciliation support and GL detail inquiries
• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements related to financial reporting and inventory management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level