Duty Drawback Specialist- Fully remote
Fully Remote - US
Duty Drawback Specialist- Fully remote
Full Time • Fully Remote - US
This role is essential in processing and managing drawback claims to recover duties
paid on U.S. imports on goods that have been exported or destroyed, while ensuring all
activities adhere to Customs and Border Protection rules and regulations. They work
closely with customers to maximize refunds and minimize financial risk for them while
managing their agreed-upon deadlines for work completion. They analyze trade data
and identify and implement ways to enhance duty savings and streamline the duty
drawback program.
Duties
paid on U.S. imports on goods that have been exported or destroyed, while ensuring all
activities adhere to Customs and Border Protection rules and regulations. They work
closely with customers to maximize refunds and minimize financial risk for them while
managing their agreed-upon deadlines for work completion. They analyze trade data
and identify and implement ways to enhance duty savings and streamline the duty
drawback program.
Duties
- Client Management: Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on the status of claims
- Claim Processing: Manage the end-to-end process for duty drawback claims, including data entry, claim validation, and submission
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure department and customer goals are met efficiently and effectively
- Problem Resolution: Identify potential challenges in the claims process and work collaboratively with the team to find and implement solutions
- Data Analysis: Utilize high-level analytical skills to process and manipulate data to compile drawback claims
- Communication: Serve as the point of contact with clients and internal departments to provide updates on the completion of work and to resolve any open issues or questions
- Other work as assigned by management
Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications. Typing speed of 60+ words per minute with strong 10-key experience
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Intermediate written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data and claims
- Minimum 3 years working for a customs broker filing customs entries
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred NEI Certified Customs Specialist or Licensed Customs Broker
- Preferred AS400 experience
- Basic knowledge in using Microsoft Excel, experience with using various functions like formulas, VLOOKUPs, and PivotTables
- Good knowledge of customs regulations, tariff classification, and import/export rules
- Preferred experience in filing duty drawback claims for a customs broker
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work from home
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Who we are
Interstate Personnel has been dedicated to providing specialty recruiting for over 30 years here in Los Angeles, California and across our great nation. Personal attention is extended to both businesses and job seekers alike, who have experienced both the confidence and satisfaction of working with our team of professionals. We provide candidates who have experience in logistics, international trade, warehousing and distribution, human resources, accounting, engineering, technology, medical and many other fields. Whether your preference is short or long-term contract work or a full-time position, look no further than Interstate Personnel.
Our Mission Statement
Employment opportunities come from our commitment to providing our clients with the best-qualified applicants. Our extensive recruiting efforts are specifically directed toward finding the finest employees for your needs. Our staff of highly qualified professionals, with over 100 years of combined staffing experience, guarantee your total satisfaction. Interstate’s mission has always been to recruit the best individuals for each one of our client companies. We hope to be your agency of choice.