Customs and Duties Senior Associate

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Job Description

• The Customs and Duties Senior Associate will support the growth of our global
• trade advisory practice by leveraging deep technical expertise in customs
• compliance, tariff mitigation, and trade strategy. This role will work closely
• with managers and partners to deliver high-quality client solutions, execute
• complex consulting engagements, and contribute to the continued development of
• our Trade & Customs practice. The ideal candidate is a collaborative,
• client-focused professional with strong technical knowledge and the ability to
• independently manage workstreams while supporting broader engagement objectives.

Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Delivery

• Execute client engagements focused on customs compliance, duty mitigation,

and cross-border trade matters.

• Conduct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, customs valuation

analyses, country of origin determinations, and free trade agreement

qualification assessments.

• Identify opportunities for duty drawback, free trade zone operations, tariff

engineering, and other duty optimization strategies to help clients reduce

costs and improve compliance.

• Prepare, review, and maintain customs documentation in accordance with U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and international regulatory

requirements.

• Research trade regulations, analyze complex customs issues, and prepare

recommendations and client deliverables.

• Support compliance reviews, risk assessments, and process improvement

initiatives to help clients strengthen their global trade programs.

• Manage individual workstreams and coordinate project activities to ensure

timely, high-quality client deliverables.

Practice Support

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of service methodologies,

templates, tools, and best practices that improve project delivery and client

outcomes.

• Support business development activities by assisting with proposals,

presentations, research, and other client pursuit efforts.

• Stay current on changes in U.S. and international trade regulations and

communicate relevant developments to clients and internal teams.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with managers, partners, and cross-functional teams across tax,

supply chain, and consulting to deliver integrated client solutions.

• Provide technical guidance and informal coaching to associates while serving

as a resource on customs and trade matters.

• Foster a collaborative environment focused on quality, innovation, continuous

learning, and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in customs, trade compliance, duty

optimization, or related consulting or industry roles.

• Demonstrated experience with HTS classification, customs valuation, country

of origin determinations, duty drawback, free trade programs, and customs

compliance processes.

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

regulations and international trade requirements.

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) preferred, or willingness to pursue the

credential.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret

and apply complex trade regulations.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with a strong

client-service orientation.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver

high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and

Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act

ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify

identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the

required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not

sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that

are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to

skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other

business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been

adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location

at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an

individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and

compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each

case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,500.00 - $209,400.00

per year. This role follows a hybrid work model for candidates located near a

Crowe office. Candidates who are not within commuting distance of a Crowe office

may be considered for a remote work arrangement, subject to business needs.

Our Benefits

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How You Can Grow

• We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You
• will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that
• will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where
• talent can prosper!

More about Crowe

• Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and
• technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to
• provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients
• reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is
• recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work.
• Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of
• the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of
• more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than
• 130 countries around the world.

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