Location: Augusta,Maine,United States
Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations
Liquor Tax Examiner
Opening Date: December 19, 2024
Closing Date: January 7, 2024
Job Class Code: 0049
Grade: 18
Salary: $19.02 – $26.48/ Hourly
Position Number: 065900004
Do you want to become a professional regulator? Are you are interested in the beverage alcohol industry?
As a Liquor Tax Examiner at the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO), you will be critical to the regulation of this growing industry. You will go to work every day knowing that you are an important part of a team that keeps the people of Maine safe.
This is intermediate-level regulatory work which offers the opportunity for limited remote work as well as career development and advancement- both within the Bureau and across Maine state government. BABLO provides training for all new hires, so you do not need direct experience in auditing or tax examination. Our employees’ success is important to us- that's why we make sure new hires feel supported in mastering a task before moving on to the next one. Once trained, typical daily tasks and duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Calculating excise tax reports required from wholesalers and manufacturers.
- Auditing invoices & reports.
- Issuing approvals or denials of alcoholic beverage label registrations and related regulatory filings.
- Corresponding with members of the industry and the public.
- Reviewing and issuing or denying licenses.
- Reconciling funds and accounts, processing refunds, and collecting protested checks and incorrect payments.
- Instructing industry members in to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and best practices.
- Reviewing advertisements and promotions.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to:
- Perform audits on the records and books of licensees.
- Stay current and understand, discuss, explain, and apply applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures, forms, computerized systems, and terminology.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, including writing concise reports and composing standard business correspondence.
- Examine documents/information, determine facts, detect errors and irregularities, and take action as authorized.
- Prepare Excel worksheets and perform data entry.
- Reconcile funds, complete refunds, and process protested payments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in accounting or auditing. Demonstrated aptitude to learn and use critical thinking skills.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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