Customs Entry Writer

brinks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brink's Global Services, based at JFK Airport in Springfield Gardens, NY, seeks a Customs Entry Specialist to liaise with internal departments and US Customs. The role handles import/export documentation, clearance processes, and client communications for Brink's Brokerage Company.

Starting rate is $23–$26 per hour with a Sunday-Thursday schedule; the broader pay range listed is $31.05–$37.95 hourly. The position requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills in a global logistics setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in freight forwarding customs clearance or similar function.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and industry-specific software.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customs entries and follow up on clearance.
• Scan and file documents related to shipments.
• Calculate duties or tariffs and coordinate with clients.
• Maintain client relationships and communicate discrepancies.

Skills

Customs clearance

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Brokerage certification

Tools

ERP/Import software

Job description

Pay Range:

(Specific to OHI,DEL,NY,CA,CO,WA,MD,CT,IL,NV,,KY,MI,NJ,ME,MO,MA,MT)

$31.05 - $37.95 Hourly About Brink's:

The Brink's Company (NYSE:BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers, and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 51 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries.

We believe in building partnerships that secure commerce and doing that requires fostering an engaged culture that values people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. We build a sense of belonging, so all employees feel respected, safe, and valued, and we provide equal opportunity to participate and grow.

Job Description

Brink's Global Services is a division of Brink's Inc, the world's premier provider of secure logistics and security solutions in more than 122 countries across 5 continents. Brink's Global Services specializes in the secure transportation and handling of valuable goods throughout the logistic value chain, from raw materials and components to finished products within the mining, banknote, precious metals, jewelry, security, art and pharmaceutical industries The company has a proud history of providing growth and advancement opportunities for its employees. We have a challenging opportunity for a challenging opportunity for a Customs Entry Specialist to work out of our JFK Airport location in Springfield Gardens NY.

Starting Rate: $23-$26

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday

Job Summary:

The Customs Entry Specialist is responsible for serving as the company's liaison for the internal Brinks Brokerage Company, the internal import and export departments and customers and US Customs. This position administers, compiles, validates and processes documentation related to importing and exporting shipments to/from the U.S and working through the customs clearance process for BGS customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare customs entries and follow‑up with the clearance process on all entries prepared
• Scan, file , cop y, and assemble documents
• Calculate duties or tariffs to be paid on merchandise
• Communicate and follow up with documentation discrepancies to client and supervisor
• Review rates, trace product movement, file entries with Customs; provide clarification and valuation of merchandise
• Prepare all documents including: bills of lading, dock receipts, licenses, and consulate documents
• Process post‑entry work including ruling requests, CF 28's, refunds, protests, and drawbacks
• Process quota entries
• Review and assess accuracy, verify country of origin/export, IOR, terms of sale and value to ensure that federal regulation requirements are achieved
• Establish and maintain client relationships
• Stay up‑to‑date on all customs changes
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience working in the freight forwarding industry performing customs clearance work or similar work supporting the customs clearance process
• Minimum of 2 year experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and other industry specific software.
• Be at least 21 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the freight or secured transportation business.
• Experience providing customer service to extern al and internal customers in an import/export department.
• Experience troubleshooting unexpected issues
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Brokerage certification

Professional Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication s kills
• Strong multi‑cultural understanding
• Ability to initiate activities independently, l earn and achieve results
• I nvestigative and problem solving s killsStrong analytical s kills