Manufacturing Accounting Intern

About SlateAt 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:We’re looking for a motivated accounting student eager to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing plant accounting. This internship is a fantastic opportunity to get deep into fixed asset accounting—from tracking physical equipment on the plant floor to building the documentation that keeps our records accurate and audit-ready.No prior professional accounting experience required—just curiosity, drive, and a foundational understanding of accounting principles from your coursework.| WHAT YOU GET TO DO:You’ll Be Embedded With The Plant Accounting Team Working On Real Projects Alongside Experienced Accountants. Here’s What Your Internship Will Look LikeFixed Asset Register & AccountingHelp maintain and update the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, transfers, and disposalsAssist with recording depreciation and learn how impairment is evaluated under ASC 360Support the Corporate Fixed Asset Accounting team on cross-functional reporting tasksAsset Tagging & Physical AuditsParticipate in hands-on asset tagging of manufacturing equipment on the plant floorAssist with periodic physical audits to verify asset locations and condition against the registerHelp investigate and resolve discrepancies between physical counts and system recordsLearn and apply company asset tagging policies and procedures to ensure complianceProcess DocumentationDraft and refine step-by-step process documentation for fixed asset tagging workflowsCreate clear, audit-ready procedures for asset acquisitions, transfers, and disposalsMap current-state processes and identify gaps or inconsistencies in existing documentationBuild reusable templates and checklists that the team can use beyond the internshipCollaborate with senior accountants to capture institutional knowledge in written formGeneral Accounting & AnalysisAssist with journal entries and month-end close activities related to fixed assetsWork with the Financial Planning & Analysis team on budgeting and forecasting tasksSupport projects related to preparing Slate for public company reporting requirementsIdentify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency in plant accounting processesInternship Capstone: Leadership PresentationYour Internship Culminates In a Final Presentation To Slate’s Finance And Plant Accounting Leadership. This Is Your Moment To Showcase The Real Impact You’ve Made. You’ll PresentA summary of the fixed asset tagging work you completed and what you learned on the plant floorThe process documentation you developed—walking leadership through the workflows you built or improvedKey findings from physical audits, including any discrepancies identified and how they were resolvedYour recommendations for further process improvements, with practical next stepsPersonal reflections on your growth as an accounting professional over the course of the internshipThis presentation is a real deliverable—not a formality. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate analytical thinking, communication skills, and the kind of ownership mindset we value at Slate.What You’ll LearnHow manufacturing plant accounting works from the insidePractical application of US GAAP fixed asset standards (ASC 360)How to document accounting processes clearly enough to be audit-readyWhat it takes to manage physical assets across a large manufacturing operationHow a high-growth EV startup prepares for public company reportingHow to present financial work confidently to senior leadership| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:Currently pursuing a B.S. in Accounting or Finance (junior or senior preferred)Completed at least Intermediate Accounting I (familiarity with debits, credits, and the accounting cycle)Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learnGood organizational skills—ability to manage multiple tasks without dropping the ballClear communicator, both in writing and in personStrong ethics and integrity (a must in accounting!)Bonus: prior coursework or exposure to fixed asset accountingNice To Have (But Not Required)Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or OracleExperience writing process documentation, SOPs, or procedure guidesComfort with Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, basic formulas)CPA exam eligibility in progress or plannedWHY 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 FirstDelight CustomersOne TeamRelentless ImprovementFast, Frugal, and ScrappyRespectful CollaborationPositive LegacyWE 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 atslate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.