Import Export Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Location

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$28 – $33/hr

Company

Pridestaff - Plantation, FL

PrideStaff on behalf of a client in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced professional Import & Export Specialist who will be responsible for accurate recording of import-related costs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities: • Review all import-related charges from carriers (FedEx, DHL, UPS) and customs brokers to verify the accuracy of applied duty rates and fees. • Track tariff exclusions, preferential trade agreements (e.g., USMCA), and duty drawback opportunities to minimize the company’s tax liability. • Allocate landed costs (freight, insurance, and duties) to inventory to ensure accurate valuation of aircraft components. • Act as the primary financial liaison for customs brokers, ensuring timely payment of duties and verifying that broker statements match general ledger entries. • Review and process complex international invoices, reconciling freight, duties, and taxes against internal purchase orders and customs entries. • Prepare reports on tariff impacts, duty spend, and successful recovery efforts for senior management. • Perform month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and the preparation of journal entries related to import/export activity.

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, International Trade, or a related field. • Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Quantum Control). • 3+ years in an accounting/compliance role. Experience in the aviation industry is a significant advantage. • Mastery of HS/HTS codes and U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR).

PrideStaff is an equal opportunity employer