Entry Writer

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York, NY seeks a logistics specialist to coordinate U.S. customs documentation for import entries and provide dedicated customer service.

You will handle high-volume clearance, classify invoices, and prepare entry documents such as 7501/3461 while ensuring compliance with CBP standards. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in logistics/freight forwarding, strong MS Office skills, and a proven ability to manage confidential information under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Windows OS.
• Experience with ABI system processing and ISF filing preferred.
• Strong communication and data-entry accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate documents required by US Customs for entry of goods.
• Perform high-volume customs clearance and provide dedicated customer service.
• Audit brokerage files and payments to customs.
• Classify commercial invoices using the US Tariff Book and CROSS.
• Enter import AMS information and HTS# data, including transmission to US Customs.
• Prepare entry documentation including 7501 and 3461.
• Specialize in remote location filing.
• Assist with import-operation compliance and maintain document compliance.
• Maintain documentation and procedures in accordance with U.S. Customs standards.
• Answer customer inquiries and perform related customer-service functions.
• Arrange delivery and invoicing of import accounts.
• File ISF 72 hours prior to shipment leaving the last origin port.
• Audit files prior to paying the statement on the 9th day.
• Prepare delivery orders, send them to truckers, and follow up with POD.
• Process documents through the ABI system and obtain releases.
• Review and monitor Customs rejections and information requests for clients.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Self-motivated

Confidential information handling

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Windows Operating System

ABI System Processing

ISF Filing

Job description

• Coordinate all documents required by US Customs for entry of goods into the US on behalf of importers
• Perform high-volume customs clearance processes and provide dedicated customer service
• Audit and review assigned brokerage files and payments to customs
• Classify commercial invoices using the US Tariff Book and CROSS
• Enter import AMS information and HTS# data, including transmission to US Customs
• Prepare entry documentation including 7501 and 3461
• Specialize in remote location filing
• Assist with import-operation compliance and maintain document compliance
• Maintain documentation and procedures in accordance with U.S. Customs standards
• Answer customer inquiries and perform related customer-service functions
• Arrange delivery and invoicing of import accounts
• File ISF 72 hours prior to shipment leaving the last origin port
• Audit files prior to paying the statement on the 9th day
• Prepare delivery orders, send them to truckers, and follow up with POD
• Process documents through the Company’s ABI system and obtain Customs and other government-agency releases
• Review and monitor Customs rejections and requests for information for clients
• Perform other duties assigned by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in logistics/freight forwarding industry
• Windows Operating System
• MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks, and identifying alternative solutions or approaches
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Time management skills
• Self-motivated, with an ability to self-manage
• Must be entitled to work in United States of America
• Must be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to talk and hear
• Ability to perform repetitive motions
• Ability to occasionally move inside the office
• Ability to remain in a stationary position
• Ability to move or position self in order to reach, lift, climb, balance, stoop and crouch
• Ability to read PC screens, detect color coding, read fine print, and/or normal type size print

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in customs clearance processes, including classification of commercial invoices and preparation of entry documentation. Proficient in maintaining compliance with U.S. Customs standards while providing exceptional customer service in the logistics and freight forwarding industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Customs Clearance Processes
• US Tariff Book Classification
• Entry Documentation Preparation
• Logistics/Freight Forwarding Experience
• MS Office Applications

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Customs Documentation
• AMS Information Entry
• HTS# Data Management
• ISF Filing
• ABI System Processing

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Self-Motivated
• Confidential Information Handling

Industry Keywords

• Logistics
• Freight Forwarding
• Customs Compliance
• Customer Service
• Document Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Windows Operating System
• MS Office Applications