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Customs Entry Writer (Houston, TX)

Johnson Service Group

Houston, TX(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
8 days ago

Customs Entry Writer (Hybrid/Remote)
Company: Johnson Service Group
Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Overview
Johnson Service Group, a leading professional recruiting firm, is seeking a Customs Entry Writer for a remote opportunity with a highly reputable customs broker. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is committed to accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The Customs Entry Writer plays a critical role in ensuring seamless import and export operations, maintaining compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, and supporting overall trade operations.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Onboarding & Compliance
  • Prepare and process new customer onboarding packets for import/export activities.
  • Ensure all documentation aligns with internal policies and sales agreements.
  • Verify and validate Power of Attorney (POA) documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.

Documentation & Data Management
  • 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.
  • Maintain an organized account calendar, tracking compliance deadlines, address updates, and bond responses.

Financial & Reporting Duties
  • Generate and analyze daily and monthly operational reports to support efficiency improvements.
  • Process accounts payable invoices accurately, ensuring proper coding and documentation.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 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).
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to collaborate across clients, carriers, and regulatory agencies.
  • Solid math and financial calculation skills relevant to customs brokerage operations.
Additional Information
  • Benefits available after 30 days of employment through Johnson Service Group
  • Supportive and positive company culture with a strong focus on employee morale
  • High employee retention and tenure
  • Hybrid/Remote role

If you’re looking to join a stable, high-performing team and grow your career in global trade and compliance, we encourage you to apply.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About the Company

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Johnson Service Group

At JSG, We Understand People

It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.

Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.

Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent.  Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
https://www.jsginc.com/

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