Job Description
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.
Salary Range: $20-$25 per hour
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to financially sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this opportunity currently. Who we are looking for: Slate is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented
Accounting Intern to join our in-person team at our Troy, MI headquarters for the
Fall Semester (September–December) . This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced
startup environment , where your contributions will have real impact. If you're eager to apply your academic knowledge, build practical skills, and explore the inner workings of a dynamic finance team, we'd love to hear from you.
What you get to do: - Collaborate closely with our Accounting team and play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at how corporate accounting works in a high-growth startup environment
- Investigate and help resolve discrepancies in financial data—sharpening your analytical and problem-solving skills
- Assist with preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and key financial reports
- Contribute to the development and documentation of internal control processes
- Build practical experience in managing financial data, performing tie-outs, and supporting compliance and accuracy initiatives
What you bring to the team: - A 3.0 GPA or higher and a solid academic foundation
- Active enrollment in a bachelor's program in Accounting or Finance, currently at the Junior or Senior level
- The ability to commute to our Troy, MI office and work in person
- Basic Excel skills and a willingness to build your technical toolkit
- Strong communication and organizational abilities—you're clear, dependable, and detail-driven
- Availability to work 32–40 hours per week
- A curious mindset, eagerness to learn, and the confidence to ask thoughtful questions
Why Join Team Slate? We're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. Slate's start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves 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 recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto
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