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Staff Accountant

Detroit, MI

ABOUT SHINOLA AND FILSON

At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well loved.  Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy—in a style that is uniquely their own!  Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand.  

In 1897 C.C. Filson began outfitting prospectors headed for the Gold Rush with tools and apparel strong enough for the toughest spots on earth. More than 100 years later, Filson remains committed to providing pioneers of all fields around the world with unfailing goods made from the highest quality materials available. Filson recognizes that it takes a world-class team to make a world-class product. As we build on the Filson legacy of American craftsmanship, we are looking for individuals who share our dedication to innovation, excellence, and superior customer service.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Staff Accountant for Shinola and Filson will be responsible for performing complex accounting and analytical activities required to support the company’s Finance function. 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 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.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1-3+ years of experience in Accounting or Audit
  • BBA or other four-year degrees in Finance or Accounting
  • NetSuite or NewStore experience is a plus
  • Integrity, honesty, and high ethical standards
  • Excellent written and verbal skills

Note: This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive.  Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Filson and Shinola are equal opportunity employers. We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination.  It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.  Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.

With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as "reasonable accommodation" to enable a person to perform his or her job.

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