Job description:
Position:
Customs Brokerage Operations Associate / Entry Writer
Location:
Jamaica, NY (Near JFK Airport)
Lynbrook, NY
Our office is conveniently located on Guy R. Brewer Blvd., one block from a major cross street with accessible bus service. Street parking is available. To ensure a reasonable commute, we prefer applicants who live within 25 minutes of our location via public transportation or car. Our office location will be moving to Nassau County within 1\-2 years, and so this should factor into the viability of employment.
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail\-oriented and organized professional with strong customer support skills (via phone and email) for a full\-time position in our customs brokerage team.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Office experience is required, as this role involves direct interaction with customers and colleagues.
* Customs brokerage experience is optional. While we are willing to train the right candidate with industry specific information, a core set of skills is beneficial.
* Freight/cargo industry knowledge is not required, but is beneficial.
* Touch typing proficiency (minimum 45 WPM; a typing test will be required).
* High school diploma required; college education is a plus but not mandatory.
* Strong math skills (ability to work with basic units of measure, conversion rates, and calculations).
* Attention to detail is essential.
* Excellent organizational and communication skills—you will maintain and present files for audits when necessary.
* Strong ability to learn and retain industry\-specific knowledge is required.
We will provide industry specific training, but a basic understanding of a customs broker's office environment, data entry, and math is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare U.S. Customs entries for a variety of imports, including RLF entries and FDA\-related filings.
- Process Fish \& Wildlife (FWS) entries.
- Submit electronic and physical documentation to U.S. Customs, FDA, FWS, USDA, NOAA, and other agencies.
- Handle export documentation, including AES filings through the ACE Portal.
- Classify shipments using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
- Assist brokers and clerks with paperwork.
- Distribute required documents to importers, maintain record\-keeping for compliance, and prepare invoices.
- Support daily billing, invoicing, and basic accounting tasks (separate from bookkeeping duties).
- Utilize the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) system.
- Maintain professional communication via phone and email.
- Second (or third!) languages are always a plus but not required.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment.
- Standard hours: Monday \- Friday, 8:30 AM \- 5:00 PM.
- Flexible scheduling may be available, including weekend or holiday shifts for additional pay.
- The company you worked for.
- Your role and responsibilities.
- Any software you have experience with.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Bonus opportunities
- Performance bonus
- Profit sharing
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
- Office: 2 years (Preferred)
- Customs Brokerage: 1 year (Preferred)
- any second languages (Preferred)
- Jamaica, NY 11434 (Required)
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Start Date:
We are looking to fill this position within 1 month for the right candidate.
Compensation \& Benefits:
* Salary commensurate with experience
* Fully paid health insurance including dental coverage
* 401(k) retirement plan w/ 3% employer contribution \& Profit Sharing plan
* Paid Vacation
* Paid Federal Holidays
Work Hours \& Flexibility:
* Hybrid work potential after the probationary period (3 days in\-office, 2 days remote).
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience, education, skills, and language proficiency.
If you have previous experience in customs brokerage, please specify:
Applications without a resume will not be considered due to high submission volume.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full\-time
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Work Location: In person
Pay: $60,000\.00 \- $100,000\.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person