Account Representative - Customs Brokerage

GEODIS USA, LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance after 1

Rain financial wellness app access

Telemedical access from First Stop

Paid maternity & parental leave

Career development programs

Job summary

GEODIS USA, LLC is seeking an Account Representative for Customs Brokerage in Atlanta to serve as a liaison between customers and the company, processing customs entries and HTS classifications. You will coordinate with forwarders, airlines, and agents while ensuring compliance with U.S.

regulatory agencies. The role requires 3+ years in customs brokerage, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Cargowise and AS400.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in customs brokerage or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government Agency requirements.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs and OGA clearance of freight.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the customer service liaison between the Company and the customer.
• Process Custom and OGA entries for clearance of goods into the United States.
• Open files, enter notes, and request documents in Cargowise and AS400.
• Classify invoices based on HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule).
• Coordinate shipments with U.S. forwarders, steamship lines, airlines, and agents.
• Maintain communication with customers, carriers, and vendors.
• Assist customers with questions, complaints, and tracking.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, EPA, FCC, Fish & Wildlife, and other U.S. government regs.
• Enter and review documentation to meet government and carrier regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Cargowise

AS400

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Account Representative - Customs Brokerage

Job Category : Customs

Requisition Number : ACCOU052760

• Posted : September 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid
• Rate : $26.50 USD per hour

Locations

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FF1175
Atlanta, GA 30354, USA

Description

Account Representative - Customs Brokerage

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

• Serves as the customer service liaison between the Company and the customer
• Processes Custom and OGA (other government agency) entries for clearance of goods into the United States
• Opens files, enters notes, information and document requests in Cargowise and/or AS400 system
• Classifies invoice based on HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule)
• Sends information/document requests to company's employees, suppliers, service providers and/or U.S. Government agencies as needed
• Communicates with specified offices, departments, and teams on all issues affecting customs brokerage
• Files document requests, correspondence and documents in a file folder identified by the applicable shipping/reference number
• Ensures compliance with regard to U.S. Government regulatory agencies such as FDA, EPA, FCC, Fish & Wildlife, etc.
• Coordinates shipping details with U.S. Forwarders, Steamship Lines, Airlines, Agents, etc.
• Convert and verify shipment weight, volume and foreign currency
• Maintain communication with customers, carriers and vendors
• Coordinate pick-ups and invoice files
• Assist customers with questions, complaints, requests, tracking and tracing
• Handles accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner
• Coordination of shipments from airline, ocean piers and CFS (container freight station) to customer/consignee destination
• Review documentation or issue documents to meet government regulations and carrier regulations
• Must have knowledge of buying/selling rates to ensure profitability
• Ensure email and telephone calls are promptly and politely answered

What you need:

• Minimum 3 years experience in customs brokerage or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government Agency requirements
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs and OGA clearance of freight
• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customers
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to multitask
• Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in calculations

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!

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