Customs Drawback Compliance Specialist

The Globe and Mail; Town of Champlain (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Insurance program

401K plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Metro Customs Brokers, a subsidiary of Omnitrans Inc., seeks a Customs Drawback Compliance Specialist to join our Regulatory & Consulting Services in US Customs Brokerage division.

You will provide excellent service to clients, process and file drawback claims, and collaborate to maintain their Drawback programs while upholding US customs requirements. Hybrid work option available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in customs brokerage or logistics.
• Proficient with advanced features of Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple tasks.
• Customs clearance experience is a plus.
• Strong research and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Drawback initiatives with clients.
• Assist with Waivers of Prior Notice (Past and Future) and Accelerated Payment programs.
• Develop strong recordkeeping and inventory controls for clients.
• Coordinate export of merchandise under Drawback, including inspections.
• Audit drawback entries prior to final submission.
• Provide training on drawback initiatives to others.
• Support regulatory staff and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform various accounting functions as they relate to the above.
• General clerical duties as required.
• Support management with audit preparation.

Skills

Excel advanced features

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Highly organized

Customs clearance

Research skills

Problem solving

Education

Vocational or technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Metro Customs Brokers, a subsidiary of Omnitrans Inc.(A Fastfrate Company ) is looking for a Customs Drawback Compliance Specialist to join our Regulatory & Consulting Services in US Customs Brokerage division.

This person will :

• Provide excellent service to our customers that meets our standards, while ensuring compliance with all US Customs requirements.
• Process and file drawback claims received from clients.
• Work with participating and prospective clients to maintain their respective Drawback programs.

Responsibilities

• Work with participating and prospective clients to maintain/enhance their Drawback initiatives, such as Waivers of Prior Notice (Past and Future) and Accelerated Payment.
• Consult with participating clients to aid in the development of strong recordkeeping and inventory controls.
• Coordinate export of merchandise under Drawback, including arranging for inspection or destruction under Customs' supervision.
• Audit of drawback entries prior to final submission.
• Provide support and consulting for Drawback audits (Desk Review).
• Various accounting functions as they relate to any of the above.
• General clerical duties such as required.
• Provide training to others on drawback initiatives.
• Support regulatory staff with non-drawback needs as necessary.
• Support management with continuous improvement initiatives and audit preparation.

What You Bring

• Completion of vocational or technical degree.
• More than 3 years of experience in a customs brokerage or logistics environment.
• Proficient in leveraging advanced features of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Highly organized.
• Customs clearance experience a plus.
• Strong research skills & a natural problem solver.

What We Offer

• To be part of an international company with offices across Canada, the United states and China, which has been providing logistics and customs brokerage services for 45 years.
• To work with a highly collaborative team and strong professionals in the industry.
• Industry leading compensation package.
• Have access to a complete insurance program.
• 401K and contribution of the company.
• A hybrid work environment .
• A work environment that allows you to bring your ideas to life and develop your potential.
• Work-life balance.

Annual Range of pay

$45,000- $60,000

Salary range varies depending on location, relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

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