JOB OPPORTUNITIES

THE COMPANY:
Cargo International was launched by 27-year veteran, Vivian Wever and daughter Michelle Fajardo (President) in August 2003. We are a top leading international freight forwarder and consolidator specializing in shipping cargo to the Caribbean and Central America. Cargo International is the organization where you can pursue your career productively and enjoyably. Constant dedication to the company’s winning principles – integrity, honesty and teamwork – gives Cargo International the edge to continually surpass the expectations of its employees and customers, and makes this a company people are proud to be associated with. Do you have what it takes?

THE POSITION:
The Accounting Clerk II position is a full-time position for a person that loves numbers and knows that what they are doing brings such great value to the company! This position reports directly to the Office Accounting Manager and supports the accounting staff, vendors and internal and external customers with AP/AR or general accounting transactions. The schedule is Monday – Friday with business office hours 8:30am – 5:00pm. The candidate will need to be highly detail oriented and able to work in an extremely fast pace environment that is constantly changing. Occasional overtime is required to best meet the needs of the business.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Experience in the following areas will help as they are part of the daily administration of the position

Accounts Payable:

• Reconciling required AP paper work (packing slips, P.O.s and requisitions)
• Entering invoices into system
• Filing as directed
• Research and problem solve past due invoices, missing invoices/backup and review statements.
• Liaison between Operations and Accounting to help Research and resolve any billing discrepancies regarding COGS.
• Liaison between our Agents for fund exchanges received.
• Maintain Vendor information up-to-date.
• Compile daily and weekly reports in a timely fashion.
• Month end duties as required (for both AP/AR as directed).
• Weekly Review Prepaid AR Aging to ensure collection compliance.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

• To service Vendors and Customers with professionalism and high level of integrity
• To be highly responsive to all inquiries (within 24 hours of being received)
• To do invoice entries within 24 hours of receiving all required information.
• To complete special projects and assignments accurately and on time as directed.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have problem solving and time management skills
• Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.
• Must possess and demonstrate an outgoing, professional service-oriented demeanor.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) Required.
• Ability to work independently with strong sense of accountability
• Proficient in Excel, QuickBooks and an Adding machine.
• Experience with EZ Freight Software a PLUS.
• Minimum 3 years Accounting experience
• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree required

Benefits
Here at Cargo International, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental and life insurance with possibility of growth within the company and annual bonuses.
Benefits will be effective after a 60 day probationary period.

Cargo International Consolidators is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

To Apply:
Interested candidates may submit their resume to Michelle Fajardo: michelle@cargoic.com 

How to apply: Please apply directly on our company website in order to be considered for any of our opportunities. https://www.seaboardsolutions.com/job-openings/

Job title: Import / Export Account Representative

Location: Medley, FL

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and 401K.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist and maintains an efficient and profitable added value Export/Import service scope for SSI Ocean Services. Maintains effective business relationships with foreign and domestic offices/agents and accounts. Work and communicate with other members of the Company to create an effective and cohesive team. Contribute expert knowledge during discussions of critical issues. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GEOGRAPHIC REGION:
Please note applications out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required

• Three (3) years’ experience in the U.S. ocean and/or air transportation industry. To include; NVOCC, export and import documentation, coordinating inland trucking for LCL/FCL (Less/Full Container Load), cargo insurance, hazardous cargo, cargo consolidation/deconsolidation, AMS filing.
• Experience in preparation of Electronic Export Information (EEI) (equivalent to SED), Ocean Bill of Lading (MBL & HBL) documents, import arrival notifications.
• Knowledge of state, federal and international applicable laws and regulations (Federal Maritime Commission, Interstate Commerce Commission, U.S. Customs, TSA, environmental and hazardous, import/export, maritime Air and Civil Aeronautic Board).
• Familiarity with International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS) and shipping terms.
• Demonstrated skills relevant to evaluating rating and pricing information.
• Effective analytical and negotiating skills relevant to rating, pricing and bookings.
• Intermediate computer skills in Word and Excel.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English at an advanced level and Spanish at an intermediate level (verbal and written).
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including telephone etiquette and positive customer relations abilities.
• Ability to communicate (read and write) effectively in a business environment in both, English and Spanish.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong time management and organizational skills. Must be able to prioritize and be detail oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and other individuals she/he may have to contact in order to perform her/his job.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries regarding the areas and/or countries she/he works with.
• Ability to work with limited supervision, multitask and possess strong initiative.
• Ability to work extended hours, holidays and/or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to think logically and follow procedures and instructions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary

• Work with warehouse operations to track and prepare loading specs of cargoes as per customer requirements while maximizing cubic utilization of Ocean Containers.
• Perform cargo bookings and all related tasks for ocean and air services
• Gather and monitor all relevant export/import documentation needed to ship via ocean or air.
• Prepare appropriate shipping documentation, letters of instruction, invoices, bill of ladings (HBL & MBL), air way bills, arrival notices, delivery orders, packing lists, Certificates of origin etc. as well as tracking of shipments.
• Ensure that all appropriate documentation and electronic transmissions are presented and filed within government agency regulations. To include AMS and ISF and further confirm that shipments are properly released by government agencies.
• Secure Original bills of lading properly endorsed, delivery orders and Ocean and/or Air Freight payment prior to release of cargo. Work with management and collections division on the handling of cargoes for collect customer or those with credit.
• Work with customer suppliers to track cargo availability, coordinate pick up and ship orders based on PO Management customer guidelines while identifying the most effective routing means based on established rate structures and in compliance with all governmental agencies/regulations (Customs, Census Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, Haz-mat regulations, FMC).
• Prepare reports required by customers and invoice all related services performed on Export and import shipments.
• Ensures rates found in the tariff, bill of ladings, and airway bill are accurate.
• Prepare profit split reports with agents and net settlements.
• Keep current with government regulations pertaining to international commodities shipments, e.g. hazardous materials, customs, foreign country regulations.
• Handling of foreign to foreign shipments.
  Secondary
• Performs additional job related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use his/her fingers.
• The employee is occasionally required to talk and/or hear.
• The employee is continuously required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Report safety hazards
• Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage
• Wear protective PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as instructed or necessary
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules
• Refuse any unsafe task or operation
• Participate in safety meetings and training
• Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direct supervision from the Logistics Manager of Seaboard Solutions, Inc. Does not exercise supervision over any position.

CONDITIONS:

• Indoors office. Exposed to controlled temperature and office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

DISCLAIMER:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.