Remote Customs Entry Specialist: Tariff & Compliance

Johnson Service Group, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Customs Entry Writer for a hybrid/remote contract-to-hire role. You will ensure accurate import/export documentation, classify tariffs, and maintain CargoWise records in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in customs brokerage, strong math and data skills, and proficiency with CargoWise and MS Office to support onboarding, billing, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in customs brokerage, logistics, or trade compliance completing Customs Entries (beyond entering into a database).
• Must be able to calculate tariffs and taxes.
• CargoWise experience is required.
• Strong working knowledge of customs entry processes, tariff classification, and compliance procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process new customer onboarding packets for import/export activities.
• Review and validate packing lists, commercial invoices, and Bills of Lading (BOLs) for accuracy and proper classification.
• Maintain and update client profiles in CargoWise, ensuring consistency with tariff structures and regulatory requirements.
• Track and manage monthly bond renewals, including billing considerations and termination handling for prior months.
• Generate and analyze daily and monthly operational reports to support efficiency improvements.

Skills

Tariff classification

Customs entry processes

Communication

Customer service

Tools

CargoWise

Microsoft Office

Job description

Johnson Service Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Customs Entry Writer for a hybrid/remote contract-to-hire role. You will ensure accurate import/export documentation, classify tariffs, and maintain CargoWise records in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in customs brokerage, strong math and data skills, and proficiency with CargoWise and MS Office to support onboarding, billing, and regulatory compliance.