Licensed Customs Broker, Trade Compliance
Accordia Shipping LLCAbout Accordia Accordia Shipping LLC is a U.S.-based ocean carrier headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, operating scheduled liner services from Port Everglades to the Caribbean basin, Central America and the north coast of South America. The Accordia group also includes Rehoboth Terminal LLC, a marine terminal operator at Port Everglades, A&T Inland Services LLC, and an LCL consolidation business unit. Position summary The Licensed Customs Broker is the group's in-house authority on U.S. customs law and CBP procedure as they apply to an ocean carrier and a marine terminal. The position does not file entries. It ensures that the group's own obligations before U.S. Customs and Border Protection are met on every sailing and every cargo movement, supports the trade compliance program with that expertise, manages penalty and bond matters, and trains the group's documentation teams and, as needed, its customers. Key responsibilities Advise on and oversee the group's obligations under 19 CFR as carrier and terminal operator: vessel manifests, in-bond transactions crossing the terminal, cargo release and recordkeeping. Oversee AES and EEI compliance on the export filings made by shippers, and confirm that each booking carries the required ITN or exemption before cargo loads. Prepare responses to CBP penalty notices, petitions for mitigation and bond matters, in coordination with Legal Affairs. Serve as the group's principal point of contact with CBP at Port Everglades. Apply and support the group's trade compliance program, and advise the commercial, operations and documentation teams on customs requirements for new services, cargo types and trade lanes. Design and deliver training for Accordia Customer Service and documentation staff, and for customers when required. Maintain complete, audit-ready customs records. Qualifications Current U.S. customs broker license (19 CFR Part 111) in good standing. Required. Minimum five years of customs and trade experience with an ocean carrier, marine terminal, NVOCC or licensed brokerage. Required. Demonstrated command of ACE, vessel manifest requirements, in-bond procedures, AES and EEI rules, and CBP penalty and mitigation procedures. Required. Experience at Port Everglades or the Port of Miami. Strongly preferred. Professional fluency in English; Spanish proficiency preferred. Legal authorization to work in the United States. Required. Compensation and benefits Competitive salary, commensurate with license tenure and experience. Medical, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off. How to apply Submit a resume, customs broker license number and date of issue to HR@accordiashipping.com with the subject line Licensed Customs Broker. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Accordia Shipping LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and work authorization under federal law Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person