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Description Under the immediate supervision of the Supervisor of Excise Tax Officer, the Excise Tax Officer performs inspection work in the enforcement of the laws that govern the importation and deportation of merchandise. Matches and maintains files of all declared shipments, posts daily transactions in computer system, and assists in preparing the anti-litter gasoline and other monthly statistical reports. Work is reviewed for conformity to standards and adherence to the rules and regulations that govern the imposition of excise taxes.

The employee is also expected to exercise a high degree of initiative and creativity in carrying out his/her assignments. Duties and Responsibilities Calculates the excise tax and the amount of tax penalty and intent due on assessments. Collects excise taxes at the various ports of entry and monitors entries through the postal service.

Updates taxpayer records position payments, penalty waivers and interest abatements. Maintains a daily log of excise tax receipts. Works in conjunction with the US Customs Department to collect necessary excise taxes.

Maintains and properly handles vast quantity of paperwork that is generated from processing excise taxes. Researches tax laws, rules, regulations, and other resource materials. Confers and corresponds with taxpayers and/or their representatives regarding applicable issues and findings.

Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or its equivalent from an accredited institution and one year of customer service experience. Position Factors FACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of excise tax laws, rules, regulations, procedures, manuals, files, and related resource materials used to review tax returns, declarations, and supporting documents.

Knowledge of Bureau of Internal Revenue procedures related to the collection, processing, recording, and reporting of excise taxes. Skill in operating computer systems and applications used to enter, update, and maintain taxpayer and transaction records. Skill in providing customer service and obtaining necessary information in a tactful and diplomatic manner.

Ability to prepare and maintain accurate reports, logs, records, and daily transaction summaries. Ability to identify computational, compliance, legal, and technical errors in excise tax returns, declarations, and supporting documents. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers, representatives, the public, and agency personnel.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. FACTOR 2- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS Work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Excise Tax Officers. The supervisor provides instructions on priorities, applicable procedures, and unusual or complex issues; however, the employee is expected to carry out recurring assignments independently and exercise sound judgment in applying established tax laws, regulations, and office procedures.

Completed work is reviewed for accuracy, compliance with applicable standards, and adherence to established rules and regulations governing the collection and processing of excise taxes. FACTOR 3- GUIDELINES Guidelines include the Internal Revenue Code, Federal Tax regulations, and other local tax regulations.?Other guidelines consist of pre-determined on-the-job procedures and manuals. FACTOR 4- COMPLEXITY Work requires the employee to review excise tax documents, calculate taxes, penalties, interest, and adjustments, maintain accurate records, and respond to taxpayer inquiries while managing multiple assignments

The employee must interpret and apply tax laws, regulations, procedures, and resource materials to identify computational, compliance, legal, and technical errors. Judgment, accuracy, tact, and resourcefulness are required to resolve routine problems and refer unusual or complex matters through appropriate supervisory channels. FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECT The purpose of the work is to support accurate collection, processing, recording, and reporting of excise taxes on imported merchandise and related transactions.

Work affects the accuracy of taxpayer accounts, the timely processing of entries at ports and other points of entry, and the Bureau of Internal Revenue's ability to maintain reliable records and administer excise tax requirements in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. FACTOR 6- PERSONAL CONTACTS Contacts are Senior Excise Tax Officers, Supervisors of Excise Tax Officers, the Chief or Assistant Chief of Processing, U.S. Customs personnel, Taxpayer Assistance staff, taxpayers, taxpayer representatives, and members of the public

FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS Contacts are made to obtain and provide information, collect excise taxes, clarify documentation requirements, resolve routine taxpayer inquiries, coordinate with customs and internal staff, and ensure that excise tax transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures. FACTOR 8- PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is primarily sedentary in nature and requires no unusual physical demands. FACTOR 9- WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office setting and in the field, including ports and other points of entry, where the employee may interact with taxpayers, representatives, customs personnel, and other agency staff.