Senior Staff Accountant, Inventory Cost

Who we Are:Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TPB) is a leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded consumer products with active ingredients. We sell a wide range of products exclusively to adult consumers, from our iconic brands to our next generation products to fulfill evolving consumer preferences. Our three focus segments are led by our core, proprietary brands including Zig-Zag (rolling papers and wraps), Stokers (looseleaf chew and moist snuff) along with our distribution platforms in NewGen. Our products are sold in over 215,000 retail outlets in North America and through our e-commerce platforms. Our businesses generate solid cash flow which we use to finance acquisitions, increase brand support, expand our distribution infrastructure, and strengthen our capital position.Lets Build Great Experiences Together!As a team of ambitious individuals, we strive to be the best at what we do. We have an entrepreneurial and creative approach to get the job done. Do you have a great attitude about life? Are you a great communicator with the ability to learn? Do you have tenacity, grit and are unafraid to fail? If you answered yes to these questions, we want you on our team!About the jobThe Senior Staff Accountant, Inventory Cost applies maintains and improves processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation. Travel is not required. This position has no personnel management responsibilities and reports to the Senior Cost Accounting Manager. The normal shift is 40 hours per week in the office, with periodic extended hours, as needed. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Essential FunctionsOwn key month-end close activities including inventory journal entries, reconciliations and issue resolutionInvestigate reconciliation variances, maintaining a disciplined approach to resolving and/or correctingUpdate and review standard costs for products and servicesAssist with inventory cycle counts by investigating count variances and resolving issuesPerform monthly review of inventory variance accountsPreparing supporting documentation for government reportingReview PO Activity for inventory purchases, matching to vendor invoicesEnsure compliance with accounting standards and internal control processes, including SOX-related activities when applicable.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree (B.A.) in accounting or finance from a four-year college or universityCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Five years of related accounting experience in a manufacturing environmentMust have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles and attention to detailProficient in Microsoft ExcelDemonstrated ability to streamline and automate complex processesGeneral awareness knowledge of the ISO9001 Quality Management System requirements, company Quality Policy and your contributions to the effectiveness of the QMS;Responsible for being knowledgeable of and acting in strict accordance with the requirements of all relevant laws, regulations, and Company policies, including, among other areas, Food and Drug Administration regulations.Supplementary InformationThis description is based upon managements assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and colleagues. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.Lets talk money and perks!Turning Point Brands offer a competitive salary and benefits.12 Paid HolidaysPTO (Paid Time Off)401K with company matchMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceShort Term Disability InsuranceBasic Life InsuranceTuition AssistanceDailyPayTurning Point Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We hire qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected classes.BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Turning Point Brands (TPB) you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a clrco.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the TPB team; or direct e-mail with a tpbi.com e-mail address. TPB does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. TPB will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, drivers license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline () and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.Department: Finance Location: Louisville, KY