Senior Tariff Accountant

Kforce, Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce, Inc is seeking a Tariff Accountant in Tampa to support monthly close and tariff-related financial reporting. You will prepare journal entries, track shipments, and perform reconciliations with internal teams and customs brokers. Strong IFRS knowledge and SAP experience are preferred.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and excellent analytical skills. This is a full-time position located in Tampa with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Knowledge of IFRS and applicable accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close and financial reporting related to tariffs and cross-border transactions.
• Prepare journal entries for tariff accruals, reclasses, and adjustments.
• Track cross-border shipments and tariff-related costs.
• Perform three-way reconciliations between tariff payments, internal reporting, and customs broker reports.
• Research and resolve reconciliation discrepancies and timing differences.
• Reconcile tariff-related balance sheet and expense accounts.
• Prepare financial reports and variance analyses for management.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Sales, Accounting, AP, Treasury, Procurement, and brokers to resolve tariff issues.
• Utilize SAP to research transactions and prepare reporting.
• Support SOX controls and audit requirements.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for auditors.
• Maintain tariff accounting documentation and financial compliance.
• Identify opportunities to automate tariff accounting and improve controls.
• Lead or support cross-functional projects.

Skills

General ledger analysis

Month-end close

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 projects

Requirements

• 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 environment

Preferred 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 experience

Key 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 Improvement

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.