Tariff Accountant

The Tariff Accountant is responsible for managing the end-to-end tariff process within our client organization. Reporting directly to the Logistics Operations Manager, this role collaborates closely with the Corporate Accounting and Sales teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and reconciliation of tariff-related activities. The position involves preparing journal entries, performing internal and external reconciliations, maintaining tariff accounts, and analyzing shipment and payment data to provide insightful financial guidance.

The ideal candidate will exercise sound accounting judgment in adherence to internationally recognized standards and work independently to support continuous process improvement in a dynamic environment.

• Assist in monthly closing and financial reporting by preparing journal entries related to tariffs, including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments. Review entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare internal financial analyses covering shipment activity crossing borders, tariff exposures, payments, and variances for management review.
• Conduct 3-way match reconciliations between tariff payments, internal reports, and brokers' reports, resolving discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize and maintain ERP systems, primarily SAP, to track tariff transactions, validate shipment and payment data, and investigate errors or variances.
• Perform internal control reviews of tariff accounting processes, ensuring shipment tracking, broker report integration, and reconciliation documentation meet compliance standards.
• Maintain and review the accuracy of tariff-related balance sheet and expense accounts, preparing support schedules and audit documentation.
• Monitor cross-border shipment activity and work across departments to ensure timely recording, reconciliation, and reporting of tariff-related costs.
• Execute general accounting duties related to tariff activities, including maintaining reporting structures and ensuring compliance documentation is complete.
• Lead or contribute to ad-hoc projects aimed at improving reconciliation procedures, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Provide financial analysis of tariff costs, shipment trends, payment timing, variances, and exposure to management.
• Serve as a liaison among various departments, including logistics, procurement, accounts payable, treasury, and brokers, to resolve tariff-related issues and follow up on documentation.
• Identify opportunities for continual process improvements across all accounting activities.
• Keep current with evolving accounting standards, including IFRS, ensuring proper disclosure and compliance in financial reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting responsibilities within a multi-divisional manufacturing or corporate environment.
• Strong skills in financial and managerial reporting, analysis, and reconciliation practices.
• Knowledge of tariff processes, shipment tracking, broker reporting, and payment reconciliation.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams such as logistics, sales, and finance.
• Familiarity with international accounting standards, including IFRS.
• SAP experience and CPA license are preferred.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment adhering to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Capable of working in a time-sensitive, high-volume environment with attention to detail.

• Experience with automation tools and process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and present findings clearly.
• Strong internal controls understanding related to financial processes and…