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Government of the Virgin Islands

$35K/yr

Description Under the immediate supervision of the Supervisor of Excise Tax Officer, the incumbent performs inspection work in the enforcement of the laws that govern the importation and deportation ...

Government of the Virgin Islands

$39K/yr

As the lead among Excise Tax Officers, the incumbent is responsible to conduct physical and/or visual inspections of incoming shipments against conveyance documents to validate contents, determine ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for excise tax in the United States is $69,180.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Excise Tax professional do?

An Excise Tax professional specializes in managing and ensuring compliance with excise tax regulations, which are taxes imposed on specific goods, services, or activities. They handle tax calculations, filings, audits, and reporting for businesses subject to excise taxes. Their role often involves staying updated with tax laws, advising companies on tax strategies, and ensuring accurate tax payments to avoid penalties. They may work in industries such as alcohol, tobacco, fuel, and manufacturing, where excise taxes are commonly applied.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of an Excise Tax professional?

Excise Tax professionals are responsible for preparing and filing excise tax returns, analyzing transactional data to ensure compliance, and staying updated on regulatory changes affecting excise taxes. They regularly collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as accounting, legal, and operations, to resolve tax issues and support business activities. Managing audits or responding to government tax inquiries is also a common task, as is maintaining thorough documentation for compliance purposes. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy a mix of independent analytical work and collaborative problem-solving in a dynamic business environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Excise Tax position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Excise Tax professional, you need a strong understanding of tax law, accounting principles, and compliance, often supported by a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Experience with tax software, ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, and relevant certifications such as CPA or CMI are highly beneficial. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. Mastery of these skills ensures accurate tax filings, minimizes legal risks, and supports seamless collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

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Infographic showing various Excise Tax job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 46% As Needed, 17% Full Time, 29% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,180 per year, or $33.3 per hour.

Excise Tax Officer ( reposted 6-5-26)

Government of the Virgin Islands

$35K/yr

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Posted 7 days ago

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Description Under the immediate supervision of the Supervisor of Excise Tax Officer, the incumbent 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 statistical monthly reports. Work is reviewed for conformity to standards and adherence to the rules and regu1ations 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 DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE) 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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, or a closely related field. OR High School Diploma or its equivalent from an accredited institution and two (2) years of port of entry experience working with verification of documents, taxes, or other related experience.

Position Factors FACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge and familiarity with the files, procedural manuals, and other related materials utilized in the research and analysis of excise tax returns and supporting documents. Knowledge of the various tax laws administered by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Skill in computer operation and application.

Skill in customer service. Ability to prepare reports and logs of daily transactions and processes. Ability to detect computational, non-compliance, legal and /or technical errors in the process of reviewing exercise tax returns and supporting documents.

Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and other employees. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to obtain necessary information in a tactful and diplomatic manner.

FACTOR 2- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The incumbent receives general supervision from the Supervisor of Excise Tax Office and is expected to perform with a degree of independence, initiative and creativity. 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 The job requires managing multiple priorities, performing tasks rapidly and accurately, and maintaining good working relations with all employees

Good Judgment must be used in interpreting and applying guidelines, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and strong leaderships to resolve some of the issues that will arise in the course of work. FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECT The purpose of work affects the collecting and processing of excise taxes. FACTOR 6- PERSONAL CONTACTS Contacts are Senior Excise Tax Officers, Supervisors of Excise Tax Officers, Chief or Assistant Chief of Processing and the public.

Contacts are also made with Taxpayer Assistance staff to answer queries regarding excise tax. FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS Contacts are made for the collection of excise taxes. FACTOR 8- PHYSICAL DEMANDS The job is primarily sedentary in nature and requires no unusual physical demands.

FACTOR 9- WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office setting or in the field (ports and other points of entry).

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