Senior Staff Accountant, Inventory Cost

About the job

The 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.

• Own key month‑end close activities including inventory journal entries, reconciliations and issue resolution
• Investigate reconciliation variances, maintaining a disciplined approach to resolving and/or correcting
• Update and review standard costs for products and services
• Assist with inventory cycle counts by investigating count variances and resolving issues
• Perform monthly review of inventory variance accounts
• Preparing supporting documentation for government reporting
• Review PO Activity for inventory purchases, matching to vendor invoices
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal control processes, including SOX‑related activities when applicable.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in accounting or finance from a four‑year college or university
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Five years of related accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to streamline and automate complex processes
• General awareness knowledge of the ISO
  9001 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.

• 12 Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401K with company match
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Daily Pay

Turning 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.