Customs Entry Writer

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

Job summary

Brink's Global Services is seeking a Customs Entry Specialist for the JFK Airport area in Springfield Gardens, NY. You will serve as the liaison for internal departments and US Customs, administering and processing import/export documents.

The role requires 2 years in freight forwarding or customs clearance, plus solid MS Office skills and strong communication abilities. Starting rate is $23-$26 per hour with a Sunday-Thursday schedule.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in freight forwarding or customs clearance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• 21 years of age or older and able to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customs entries and follow the clearance process.
• Scan, file, copy, and assemble documentation.
• Calculate duties or tariffs due on merchandise.
• Maintain client relationships and communicate discrepancies.
• Review rates and documentation for accuracy; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Brokerage certification

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

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 challenging opportunity for a challenging opportunity for a challenging opportunity for a challenging opportunity for a challenging opportunity for a challenging opportunity for a challenging opportunity for a challenging opportunity 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, copy, 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 external and internal customers in an import/export department.


• Experience troubleshooting unexpected issues


• Bachelor’s Degree Brokerage certification

Professional Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Strong multi-cultural understanding


• Ability to initiate activities independently, learn and achieve results


• Investigative and problem solving skills


• Strong analytical skills

If you have the background and integrity we require and are looking for a challenging opportunity, we hope you will consider employment with Brink’s U.S.

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. In addition, we offer a 401(k) plan with company match.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Brink’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Brink’s is a equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or history or any other characteristic protected by law.

Brink’s is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.

Brink’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need reasonable accommodations/adjustments during the hiring process, please let your recruiter know we’re here to support you every step of the way.

See the “Terms and Conditions for Brink's” at: Terms of Use - Brink's US

See the “Brink's California Consumer Privacy Notice” at: Brink's California Consumer Privacy Act Notice - Brink's US