Staff Accountant

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), Stoker’s® (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.

Let’s 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 job

The Staff Accountant will own key aspects of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement close processes. Assist in developing and maintaining internal controls as well as identifying areas for process improvement and implementing solutions. The duties include accounting for prepaid expenses and leases as well as maintaining balance sheet account reconciliations monthly including bank reconciliations. Assist in financial and internal control audits including preparation of audit schedules. Understand and apply US GAAP to accounting transactions.

Travel is not required. This position has no personnel management responsibilities and reports to the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer. 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 Functions

• Own key aspects of month-end closing including preparation of journal entries.
• Maintain leases company-wide including tracking additions and disposals
• Perform monthly reconciliations of various balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare audit support schedules.
• Maintain internal control for month-end close processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or equivalent; or 5-7 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Knowledge of United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the ability to apply these to accounting transactions;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization;
• Exceptional skills with MS Office Suite;
• Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner;
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or CPA certification.
• Relevant experience with Oracle Cloud Fusion

Let’s talk money and perks!

Turning Point Brands offer a competitive salary and benefits.

• 12 Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401K with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• DailyPay

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.

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