Senior Tariff Accountant

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Tariff Accountant in Tampa, FL.Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Tariff Accountant to lead accounting activities related to tariffs and cross-border shipments. This role is responsible for tracking tariff-related activity, preparing accruals and journal entries, performing reconciliations, analyzing financial impacts, and ensuring accurate reporting of tariff costs.Key Responsibilities:* Support monthly close and financial reporting activities related to tariffs and cross-border transactions* Prepare journal entries for tariff accruals, reclasses, and adjustments* Track cross-border shipments and ensure tariff-related costs are accurately recorded* Perform three-way reconciliations between tariff payments, internal reporting, and customs broker reports* Research and resolve reconciliation discrepancies, timing differences, and reporting issues* Reconcile tariff-related balance sheet and expense accounts* Maintain schedules for tariff payments, accruals, shipment activity, and potential exposure* Prepare financial reports and variance analyses for management* Partner with Logistics, Sales, Accounting, AP, Treasury, Procurement, and customs brokers to resolve tariff-related issues* Utilize SAP to research transactions, validate shipment and payment activity, and prepare reporting* Support internal controls, SOX-related activities, and audit requirements* Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external auditors* Maintain documentation related to customs, tariff accounting, and financial compliance* Support technical accounting research and financial reporting matters as needed* Identify opportunities to automate and improve tariff accounting, reconciliations, reporting, and controls* Lead or support special accounting and cross-functional projectsRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required* 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience* Strong general ledger accounting and financial reporting experience* Experience with journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close* Strong financial and managerial accounting analysis skills* Understanding of supply chain, logistics, and cross-border business processes* Knowledge of tariff processes and related accounting activities* Experience working with shipment, payment, and reconciliation data* Knowledge of IFRS and applicable accounting principles* Strong Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis on Excel* Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, deadline-driven environmentPreferred Qualifications:* CPA license* SAP experience* Manufacturing industry accounting experience* Experience with customs brokers and broker reporting* Tariff accounting or customs-related financial experience* Three-way reconciliation experience* SOX and internal controls experience* Process automation and continuous improvement experienceKey Competencies:* Tariff Accounting* General Ledger Accounting* Cross-Border Transactions* Three-Way Reconciliations* Tariff Accruals* Financial Reporting* SAP* IFRS* Month-End Close* Supply Chain & Logistics* Customs Broker Reconciliation* Internal Controls* Financial Analysis* Process ImprovementJob TypeDirect HireCompensation100000 - $110000