Customs Compliance Specialist – Elk Grove Village, IL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Now hiring a Customs Compliance Specialist in Elk Grove Village, Il up to $70k!! + Amazing benefit package!

The Customs Brokerage Specialist supports the Import Manager in customs brokerage activities to ensure compliance with U.S customs laws and regulations and the company’s compliance programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Compliance and Audit Support:
  • Assist the Import Manager in audits/assessment of import compliance and customs laws and regulations
  • Process more complicated CHB entries, including acting as a customer advocate for high volume accounts and serving as a backup for the import entry writers, as needed
  • Conducts audits, trouble shoots, and monitors current CHB/CBP and OGA regulations to ensure compliance.

Customs Brokerage responsibilities:

  • Interface with government agencies and maintain positive relationships
  • Perform audits and report CHB entries, including air, ocean, & large key accounts
  • Assists in maintaining customer bonds and POA’s
  • Develop and maintain current customer classification databases and regularly interact with customers and the Operations Compliance Department
  • Prepare Post Entry Adjustments and other post entry documentation

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma required.
  • Customs Broker license is required/ or working towards receiving it within 2 years.
  • 3 or more years’ experience in the customs broker industry is required.
  • 4-year college degree is preferred.
  • Must possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to grasp extensive knowledge while dealing with a variety of people.
  • Be able to present one’s self in a highly cooperative and professional manner with both internal and external customers, vendors, and government officials.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
  • 401k with a company match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more.

LOCATION

Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007

PAY

$Up to $70k!