Customs Compliance Agent

Expeditors • Federal Way, WA

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About The Position

The Customs Compliance Agent supports and ensures compliance with applicable customs laws, regulations, and internal policies across brokerage operations. The role provides compliance oversight and support to promote consistent, efficient, and compliant customs processes within its assigned scope. It supports customs operations, post-entry activities, risk monitoring, audits, compliance initiatives, and accurate customs data and declarations.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in customs operations or compliance.
• Good understanding of customs regulations and procedures.
• Proficiency in English.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. Customs Broker License.
• Local language skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customs laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support compliance oversight for customs procedures.
• Review customs declarations and identify errors, risks, and corrective actions.
• Support post-entry activities, including amendments and corrections.
• Monitor key risk areas, including transit discharge, export confirmation, and temporary storage.
• Act as an escalation point for complex or high-risk customs cases.
• Provide guidance and support to operations on customs compliance matters.
• Support implementation of customs compliance initiatives and process improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, product teams, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain effective communication with customs authorities and other governmental agencies when required.
• Support internal audits and compliance controls.
• Promote a strong compliance culture and awareness across the district.
• Support data accuracy and integrity related to customs declarations and systems.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, prorated in the first year based on month of hire.
• 10 holidays.
• Two flexible days.
• Paid sick time accrued at one hour per 30 hours paid.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave, subject to additional eligibility criteria.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA).
• Commuter benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Training and Personnel Development Program.
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed