Accounting Bookkeeper - US Tariff Specialist

Position: Accounting Bookkeeper - US Tariff Specialist )
About Reliance Foundry  Reliance Foundry has been shaping urban environments since 1925. As North America’s most trusted provider of bollards, site furnishings, and industrial components, we combine engineering excellence with design-focused innovation to make places people want to be. With a rapidly expanding portfolio—including our Vector Series, Halvard Collection, and USA-made Patriot Collection— we are driving significant growth across major security and infrastructure markets.

Role Overview  A role has arisen for a talented Accounting Bookkeeper with a specialism in US Tariff’s to join the finance team on site at our offices in Surrey, BC. The ideal candidate is an experienced bookkeeper with an excellent telephone manner and the ability to work with our clientele with billing and collections, plus considerable experience in the preparation and processing of commercial invoices meeting the customs requirements of both Canada and the US, and experience preparing and processing duty documentation for the import of machined goods into the US.
Duties and Responsibilities   Specialist skills  Prepare customs documentation.
Assist with Duty Drawback.
Process commercial invoices  Calculate and process (via EDI) all the corresponding documents to our brokers to clear the items at the border at the time of the sale.
Calculate and review applicable tariffs based on destination, country of origin and changes from the corresponding governmental entities CBSA and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency.
Calculate and process ACH payments towards the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency.

Customer Liaison  Work with customers on billing and collections.
Communicate effectively with customers, sales representatives, and other internal departments regarding billing and payment inquiries.
Reconcile customer accounts and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
Monitor and follow up on overdue accounts and initiate collection actions.
Process customer refunds and adjustments in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer payments and transactions.
Prepare the specific customer AR month end statement.

Financial and Administrative  Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and relevant accounting standards.
Credit card and AMEX payments online.
Deposit cheques.
Return shipments and prepare/send credit memo’s accurately.
Prepare regular and commercial invoices.
Print cheques.
Calculate and prepare cheques for utility, tax, and other bills.
Send timely shipping confirmations.
Provide additional shipping documentation and provide additional support as required.
Schedule and print courier labels.
Update spreadsheet data on a timely basis.
Assist with month‑end closing and audit activities.
Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, and maintain general ledgers.
Prepare tax returns and perform other bookkeeping services.

Reporting & Records  Prepare other statistical, financial, and accounting reports.
Prepare and analyze accounts receivable reports and metrics.
Keep financial records and establish, maintain, and balance various accounts using Net Suite (ERP).
Prepare and update reports on a timely basis.

Other tasks and responsibilities as needed to help the business with efficiency and high performance.
Experience   CAN/US Commercial invoice preparation and processing: 1 year (required)
Duty Drawback - US: 1 year (required)
Location  On site in Surrey, BC (5 days a week on site)
Job Type  Full time, Permanent
Pay  $55,000 - 65,000 per year
Benefits   Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Life insurance
On‑site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care
Equal Opportunity Statement  Reliance Foundry is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from qualified candidates who are Indigenous Peoples, asylum claimants with valid work permits, or people with disabilities are actively encouraged to apply.

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