Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Title: Accounting – Import Specialist

Location: La Palma, CA \| Onsite (1 day remote after training)

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Compensation: $24–$28 per hour

Company Overview:

A leader in quality, service, selection, and value, this award\-winning company has over 40 years of experience crafting fine window furnishings. With global reach and products that exceed industry standards, they are recognized for socially responsible manufacturing and forestry practices working toward a sustainable future.

Job Summary:

The Accounting – Import Specialist is responsible for ensuring accuracy and compliance in import\-related financial transactions, including duties, tariffs, and customs fees. This role plays a key part in maintaining cost transparency and supporting supply chain operations by validating, coding, and reconciling import\-related invoices and documentation. The ideal candidate is detail\-oriented, highly proficient in Excel, and experienced in working with customs and logistics data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, validate, and process invoices related to import duties, tariffs, taxes, and customs broker fees
• Ensure invoices align with customs entry documentation and broker statements
• Code invoices accurately to appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers
• Review customs entry summaries (e.g., CBP Form 7501\) to verify duty, tariff, and fee accuracy
• Validate tariff classifications, duty rates, and additional fees (MPF, HMF, antidumping, etc.)
• Investigate discrepancies between broker invoices, entry documents, and internal records
• Coordinate with customs brokers to resolve billing issues, errors, or adjustments
• Reconcile customs broker statements to accounts payable and general ledger balances
• Support reporting and analysis of tariff and customs costs for budgeting and forecasting
• Communicate with logistics, supply chain, and brokers to ensure accurate HTS classifications
• Serve as a point of contact for customs brokers and freight forwarders on billing matters
• Assist with ad hoc finance and trade\-related projects as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field, or 2\+ years of experience in import or logistics
• Working knowledge of tariffs and U.S. Customs processes
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze data and reconcile discrepancies

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Pay: $24\.00 \- $28\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 2\+ years of experience in import or logistics

Work Location: In person