Customs Entry Specialist

JAS Worldwide; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JAS Worldwide in Dallas, TX is seeking a Customs Entry Specialist to prepare and process customs entries, verify compliance data, and coordinate with CBP to ensure timely import clearance.

The role requires attention to detail, 2+ years in customs entry, proficiency with Microsoft Office and ideally CargoWise (C1); you will support audits and assist with billing and documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in customs entry/processing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial systems preferred (Cognos, SAP).
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Process customs clearance with complete data and documents.
• Investigate and resolve entry issues and communicate findings.
• Review client-related components including billing, accounting, and bonds.
• Collaborate with CBP and other government agencies.
• Enter all billing charges into the system.
• Assist ISO audits and update documentation.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Customs entry

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Team and independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CBP/OGA familiarity

CargoWise (C1) experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Cognos

SAP

Job description

JAS is an international, non‑asset‑based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, coordination of purchase orders, and customized management services.

Customs Entry Specialist Overview

The Customs Entry Specialist prepares and processes customs entries, reviews details, verifies compliance data related calculations, and duty policies. The role ensures submission of additional information to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before cargo is brought into the U.S. It requires proficiency in classification skills and the ability to interact with importers and manage post‑entry work.

Essential Functions

• Process customs clearance confirming all necessary data and documents are available.
• Investigate, resolve and communicate operational or entry issues.
• Review fundamental components related to client requirements that include accounting, credit, customs bond, audit instructions and billing.
• Work directly with Customs Border Patrol (CBP) and other government agencies.
• Review entry details and verify compliance.
• Enter all billing charges into system.
• Participate in ISO audits and documentation updates.
• Other duties as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience working in customs entry/processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel) and financial systems such as Cognos, SAP, etc. (preferred).
• Thorough analytical skills.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Detail‑oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, able to work in a team and independently.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
• Familiarity working with Customs Border Patrol (CBP) or other government agencies (OGA).
• Preferred experience working in CargoWise (C1).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Environment

100% performed in a climate‑controlled internal office environment under normal office conditions. Travel of up to __ % may be required in support of the position’s responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk and hear. The employee frequently must stop, kneel, crouch, lift up to 25 pounds, and work in a fluid, fast‑paced environment.

Additional Responsibilities

The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the company’s business needs. The incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

Management Discretion

Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

Notice to Applicants

JAS USA is a customs broker, governed by federal regulation. Federal regulations provide that JAS may have its brokerage license suspended or revoked if it “knowingly employed, or continues to employ, any person who has been convicted of a felony, without written approval of that employment from the Assistant Commissioner.” JAS will perform a background check to determine if you have been convicted of a felony and, if so, absent special circumstances, you will not be hired or will be terminated immediately.