Senior Staff Accountant, Inventory Cost

Turning Point Brands•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant, Inventory Cost applies, maintains, and improves processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation. 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.

Requirements

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 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.

Responsibilities

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.