Government Compliance Specialist

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

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

MUST

• 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

PREFERRED

• 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

Physical Requirements

• In-person job attendance

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