Drawback Associate
Flexport, California, MO, United States
Drawback Associate - Role Description
Flexport is looking for a Drawback Associate to join the Drawback and Refund Services branch of our Trade Management team. In this role, you’ll optimize our clients’ drawback recoveries and facilitate their drawback experience.
Responsibilities
Prepare US and foreign duty drawback or other duty and import tax refund forms and data as necessary for establishing and maintaining our clients’ drawback programs
Collect and analyze import, export, manufacturing, and other business documents and data
Complete data entry, when necessary, to convert data into electronic form
Prepare drawback claims utilizing drawback software solutions, analyze results, and troubleshoot issues
Manage and maintain import, export, and other client and claim databases
Submit documentation and claims to Customs and follow up as necessary
Work to ensure compliance with drawback and other regulations
Manage the day‑to‑day drawback operations for clients
Assist your team and the drawback organization with tasks that will allow for timely and effective filings of claims
Assist Senior Associates when onboarding team members, with client communication and when working with new clients in order to prepare for future opportunities on the drawback team
Qualifications
Strong interpersonal skills and detail‑oriented with superior organizational, multi‑tasking, and problem‑solving skills
Expertise with Microsoft Office suite with emphasis on Excel and Google equivalents, analytical tools and functions highly desirable
Familiarity with large sets of data
Mastery of email communication; keep the inbox at zero
High level of computer literacy; all digital
Some industry knowledge including classification, valuation, duty minimization and avoidance strategies, government regulations and rulings, and other trade information preferred
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; licensed customs broker preferred
A “compliance first” attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport
Salary $65,000 - $75,000 USD per year
Equal Opportunity Employment At Flexport, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Responsibilities
Prepare US and foreign duty drawback or other duty and import tax refund forms and data as necessary for establishing and maintaining our clients’ drawback programs
Collect and analyze import, export, manufacturing, and other business documents and data
Complete data entry, when necessary, to convert data into electronic form
Prepare drawback claims utilizing drawback software solutions, analyze results, and troubleshoot issues
Manage and maintain import, export, and other client and claim databases
Submit documentation and claims to Customs and follow up as necessary
Work to ensure compliance with drawback and other regulations
Manage the day‑to‑day drawback operations for clients
Assist your team and the drawback organization with tasks that will allow for timely and effective filings of claims
Assist Senior Associates when onboarding team members, with client communication and when working with new clients in order to prepare for future opportunities on the drawback team
Qualifications
Strong interpersonal skills and detail‑oriented with superior organizational, multi‑tasking, and problem‑solving skills
Expertise with Microsoft Office suite with emphasis on Excel and Google equivalents, analytical tools and functions highly desirable
Familiarity with large sets of data
Mastery of email communication; keep the inbox at zero
High level of computer literacy; all digital
Some industry knowledge including classification, valuation, duty minimization and avoidance strategies, government regulations and rulings, and other trade information preferred
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; licensed customs broker preferred
A “compliance first” attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport
Salary $65,000 - $75,000 USD per year
Equal Opportunity Employment At Flexport, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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