Government Compliance Specialist

Sazerac Company•Louisville, KY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Bio : The duties of Government Compliance Clerk are to account for all inventory in our Bonded Case Goods Warehouse and ensure that records support all amounts on hand, prepare documents for wire transfer and EFT payments on imports, work with Processing Department to ensure timely unloading of bulk products and adherence to US customs regulations, distribute petty cash as needed, act as Notary for the company, receive the documents for both imported bulk and case goods shipments. Receives documents on all imports and reviews for accuracy. Distributes these documents to applicable departments/personnel such as Processing, Traffic, and Customs Broker. Prepares paperwork for both imported bulk and case goods shipments. Works with Customs Broker and US Customs personnel on a daily basis to get permission to unload containers. Perform all duties related to Customs entries including broker billings, closings, liquidations, records retention, etc. Work with DDG customers and Distillery to coordinate daily pick ups of DDG. Prepare BOL's and invoices for DDG sales. Prepare reports on grain receipts and shipments. Prepares documents for Duty payments to US Customs on imports. These payments are semi-monthly. Receives and reconciles form 7501 from Broker which details the amount of duty owed for each withdrawal. If discrepancies are found, work with Broker to resolve and ensure duties are paid correctly within the tax period. Prepare wire transfers for imports on Gonzalez tequila and Monte Alban Mezcal. Engage in and promote continuous learning to stay current with federal excise and customs tax regulations by attending seminars and training offered by the agencies or other organizations. Provide training for employees who back up this position. Perform routine internal audits of various functions including but not limited to production, inventory and plant to ensure compliance with US Customs recordkeeping/proper transaction recording requirements. Accounts for all inventory held in our Customs Bonded Warehouse (CBW) and ensures that records support all quantities on hand. Assist with US Customs audits and compliance. Maintain up to date standard operating procedures for US Customs and record retention. Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices. Work closely with Supervisor to improve work-related skills, which will lead to improved performance and benefit my professional growth as well as the company's success. Implement a Performance Development Plan for myself that will facilitate my improvement in at least 1 competency at any given time and facilitate improving my performance against position description outcomes. Develop and maintain solid professional working relationships inside and outside the company. Set a positive example and act in a manner consistent with company values. Develop and continuously sharpen a career development plan. Identify and focus on areas or skills needed to advance career with that plan.

Requirements

Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
Excellent oral & written communication skills
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Strong computer skills and high comfort using technology and systems
Strong analytical and technical skills
Detail Oriented
Strong planning and organizational skills
1 year Experience working with external/internal auditors
2 years Successful work experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of import/export processes/regulations (FDA, US Customs)
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or relevant experience.
Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall
1 year Experience in a compliance related field such as TTB, Customs, IRS, auditing

Responsibilities

Account for all inventory in our Bonded Case Goods Warehouse and ensure that records support all amounts on hand
Prepare documents for wire transfer and EFT payments on imports
Work with Processing Department to ensure timely unloading of bulk products and adherence to US customs regulations
Distribute petty cash as needed
Act as Notary for the company
Receive the documents for both imported bulk and case goods shipments
Receives documents on all imports and reviews for accuracy
Distributes these documents to applicable departments/personnel such as Processing, Traffic, and Customs Broker
Prepares paperwork for both imported bulk and case goods shipments
Works with Customs Broker and US Customs personnel on a daily basis to get permission to unload containers
Perform all duties related to Customs entries including broker billings, closings, liquidations, records retention, etc
Work with DDG customers and Distillery to coordinate daily pick ups of DDG
Prepare BOL's and invoices for DDG sales
Prepare reports on grain receipts and shipments
Prepares documents for Duty payments to US Customs on imports
Receives and reconciles form 7501 from Broker which details the amount of duty owed for each withdrawal
If discrepancies are found, work with Broker to resolve and ensure duties are paid correctly within the tax period
Prepare wire transfers for imports on Gonzalez tequila and Monte Alban Mezcal
Engage in and promote continuous learning to stay current with federal excise and customs tax regulations by attending seminars and training offered by the agencies or other organizations
Provide training for employees who back up this position
Perform routine internal audits of various functions including but not limited to production, inventory and plant to ensure compliance with US Customs recordkeeping/proper transaction recording requirements
Accounts for all inventory held in our Customs Bonded Warehouse (CBW) and ensures that records support all quantities on hand
Assist with US Customs audits and compliance
Maintain up to date standard operating procedures for US Customs and record retention
Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices
Work closely with Supervisor to improve work-related skills, which will lead to improved performance and benefit my professional growth as well as the company's success
Implement a Performance Development Plan for myself that will facilitate my improvement in at least 1 competency at any given time and facilitate improving my performance against position description outcomes
Develop and maintain solid professional working relationships inside and outside the company
Set a positive example and act in a manner consistent with company values
Develop and continuously sharpen a career development plan
Identify and focus on areas or skills needed to advance career with that plan