Compliance Agent

Responsibilities:

• Prevent late files/payments by ensuring proper use of the statement management reports.
• Monitor filing of Triennial Status Reports and fees; pay annual permit fee, as directed by CHQ.
• Ensure Employee reporting is handled in accordance with 19 CFR 111.28 through the Branch ER Contact.
• Assist in the enforcement of  Brokerage Operational Process Standards, policies and procedures.
• Review all Powers of Attorney received by the branch for validity, and review attached Importer Questionnaire for completeness; upload valid POA and Importer Questionnaire into the POA Tool.
• Conduct daily reviews via IDMA (Import Daily Monitoring Application) in accordance with Import Daily Monitoring Program. Derive training topics from results.
• Monitor customs rejections (3461 and 7501) in a spreadsheet format. Report results to the U.S. and Canada Customs Compliance Manager in the annual Self-Audit. Derive training topics from results.
• Complete annual Self-Audit, as administered by CHQ.
• Conduct 361 reviews
• Assist Branch Compliance Manager with ensuring the all monitoring reports are reviewed timely.

Requirements

• College degree
• Customs Broker’s License, preferred but not required
• 3 years' experience in U.S. Customs brokerage, preferred but not required
• Strong analytical ability
• Proficiency in the following software products:MS Office - Word, Excel, Access, Power Point
• Customs business understanding; current customs environment
• Strong understanding of 19 CFR (Parts 1 – 199) and the HTSUSA
• Customer service skills to deal with branch personnel and external customers; ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization interfacing with supervisors, peers and clients
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks to completion simultaneously
• Research skills, problem solving and follow-up skills
• Ability to relate to clients, Customs and other government officials, and employees at all levels
• Ability to articulate clearly through written and oral presentation