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Cost Accountant

Utica, NY · On-site

$66.90K - $89.40K/yr

This role drives cost discipline, manages excise tax compliance, and delivers financial ... accounting experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing • 5+ years ERP experience;

MAG Aerospace

Senior Tax Accountant

Fairfax, VA

$90K - $120K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to lead our corporate tax compliance and tax ... taxes, excise taxes, and other regulatory filings. * Coordinate with external auditors on ...

Circle K Stores, Inc.

Fuel Tax Manager

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$106.30K - $139.40K/yr

Stays current on fuel excise tax laws and regulations, tax rates and accounting rules through timely research, attending educational workshops, and reading professional publications and tax ...

MAG Aerospace

Senior Tax Accountant

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

... excise taxes, and other regulatory filings. * Coordinate with external auditors on tax-related ... Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field * CPA license strongly preferred. * 6+ ...

Deloitte

Tax Manager, Indirect Tax - Transaction Tax

Dallas, TX · On-site

$109.80K - $143.90K/yr

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related field. * Strong leadership experience. * 5+ years' experience in state and local indirect tax (sales & use and excise tax). * Ability to ...

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How much do excise tax accountant jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for excise tax accountant in the United States is $66,994.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Excise Tax Accountant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Excise Tax Accountant, you need a strong background in accounting, tax law, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and sometimes a CPA credential. Familiarity with tax preparation software, ERP systems, and government e-filing platforms is crucial for managing excise tax filings and audits. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for interpreting complex tax codes and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. These skills ensure accurate tax reporting, compliance with regulations, and the minimization of financial risk for the organization.

How does an Excise Tax Accountant typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

Excise Tax Accountants frequently work closely with departments such as operations, sales, and compliance to ensure accurate tax reporting and timely payments. They often coordinate with logistics or supply chain teams to understand product movements that affect excise tax liabilities, and partner with legal or regulatory departments to stay updated on relevant laws. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role requires translating complex tax regulations into actionable steps for other teams. This collaborative environment helps ensure the organization remains compliant and avoids costly penalties.

What are Excise Tax Accountants?

Excise Tax Accountants are professionals who specialize in managing and ensuring compliance with excise tax laws and regulations. They calculate, report, and pay excise taxes imposed on specific goods, such as alcohol, tobacco, fuel, and other regulated products. Their duties often include preparing tax returns, conducting audits, maintaining accurate records, and staying updated with changing tax laws. Excise Tax Accountants may work for corporations, government agencies, or accounting firms, and play a crucial role in minimizing tax liabilities and avoiding penalties. Their expertise helps organizations navigate complex excise tax requirements efficiently.

What is the difference between Excise Tax Accountant vs Tax Preparer?

AspectExcise Tax AccountantTax Preparer
CredentialsOften requires accounting certifications (e.g., CPA), specialized knowledge of excise taxesTypically requires a preparer tax identification number (PTIN), basic tax knowledge
Work EnvironmentWorks in accounting firms, corporate finance, or government agenciesWorks in tax preparation services, retail locations, or independently
Industry UsageUsed in industries with excise taxes like alcohol, tobacco, fuelUsed broadly for individual and small business tax filings

While both roles involve tax-related work, an Excise Tax Accountant specializes in excise taxes and often holds advanced accounting credentials, working in more complex environments. A Tax Preparer handles general tax filings, often with less specialized training, serving individual clients or small businesses.

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Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax Compliance

Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax Compliance

Philip Morris International

Stamford, CT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Sr Manager, Indirect Tax Compliance
Be a part of a revolutionary change!
At Philip Morris International (PMI), we've chosen to do something incredible. We're totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future.
With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.
Our beautiful HQ in Stamford, CT is just steps away from the Stamford Metro-North Train Station and easily accessible from NYC.
Position Overview:
The Senior Manager, Indirect Tax Compliance is accountable for end-to-end U.S. indirect tax compliance, covering multi-state Sales & Use Tax and highly specialized Federal and State Excise Tax obligations for tobacco, smokeless, and modern nicotine products. The role ensures accurate tax determination, timely filing and payment, robust audit defense, and strong governance over tax engines and source data. This position operates at the intersection of tax policy, systems, and operations and is critical to maintaining license-to-operate in a heavily regulated nicotine and smokeless products environment.
Key Responsibilities:
A. Sales & Use Tax Compliance
  • Own multi-state sales & use tax compliance across all U.S. jurisdictions, including nexus assessment, registrations, return preparation, filing, and remittance.
  • Oversee taxability determinations for products, services, promotions, and new business models, ensuring correct application of state and local rules.
  • Serve as business owner for the U.S. sales tax engine (e.g., Avalara AvaTax), including configuration, testing, tax code mapping, exemption certificate handling, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Partner with IT, Commercial, and Finance teams to ensure accurate upstream data (product master, ship-to/ship-from logic, pricing, customer exemptions) feeding the tax engine.
  • Monitor economic and physical nexus thresholds post-Wayfair and ensure timely registrations and compliance as thresholds are crossed.

B. Federal & State Excise Tax (Tobacco & Nicotine)
  • Lead Federal and State excise tax compliance for tobacco, smokeless tobacco, and modern nicotine products, including calculation, filing, and payment obligations.
  • Serve as business owner for the U.S. excise tax engine (e.g., IGEN), including configuration, testing, tax code mapping, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Oversee compliance with federal excise tax requirements administered by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), including return preparation, inventories, and supporting records where applicable.
  • Manage complex state excise tax regimes that vary by product type, tax base (unit, weight, volume, or ad valorem), and jurisdiction.
  • Ensure accurate product classification and tax base determination for emerging nicotine categories, working closely with Legal and Regulatory affairs on interpretation of state statutes.
  • Coordinate excise tax audits, information requests, and assessments; lead responses, remediation plans, and settlement discussions as needed.

C. Governance, Controls & Audit Readiness
  • Establish and maintain strong internal controls over indirect tax processes, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and management review.
  • Define and track KPIs (on-time filing, error rates, audit findings, cash tax variances) and report regularly to U.S. Tax Operations leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to automate filings, improve data quality, and reduce manual interventions.
  • Lead and develop a team of indirect tax professionals; set clear objectives, provide coaching, and ensure appropriate workload prioritization.

Who we're looking for:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (CPA, MST, or similar preferred).
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in U.S. indirect tax compliance, including multi-state Sales & Use Tax and excise tax.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting excise tax compliance for tobacco, smokeless tobacco, and/or nicotine products in a highly regulated environment.
  • Hands-on experience owning or administering a sales tax engine (e.g., Avalara AvaTax, Vertex, ONESOURCE), including configuration and controls.
  • Strong understanding of post-Wayfair economic nexus rules and their operational impact on large, multi-entity organizations.
  • Proven ability to manage audits, interact with tax authorities, and resolve complex compliance issues.
  • People leadership experience with the ability to lead technical specialists and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

What's nice to have:
  • Experience with emerging nicotine and smoke-free product categories (e.g., nicotine pouches, heated tobacco, etc.) and their evolving excise tax treatment.
  • Experience in integrating indirect tax requirements into ERP, e-commerce, and order management systems.
  • Prior experience in consumer products, tobacco, alcohol, or other excise-taxed industry.

Relevant Open Sourcing Considerations
  • Be legally authorized to work in the US
  • International relocation support is not available for this job
  • If you have been in your current job for less than 12 months or if you are on a Performance Improvement Program, you must get the approval of your current manager before applying for the job.
  • If you are not a PMI employee and employed by a third an agency, please make a formal application via the external career site at https://join.pmicareers.com/
  • To find out more about eligibility to apply for internal jobs, please refer to the Open Sourcing Employee Guidebook on the Internal Careers Portal.

What we offer
  • We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
  • We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
  • Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
  • Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone's contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong.
  • Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business - our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
  • Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees.
PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI's affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company's acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match - a leader in oral nicotine delivery - creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI's IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match's General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.
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