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Sazerac Company · 3 days ago

Government Compliance Specialist-MBBM

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned company with a rich history in producing award-winning spirits. They are seeking a Government Compliance Specialist who will lead all government compliance activities, manage audits, and ensure adherence to regulations while maintaining solid professional relationships both inside and outside the company.

Food and BeverageWine And Spirits

Responsibilities

Lead all TTB and US Customs audits of MBBM as required. Maintain all compliance matters with TTB, including: timely submission of reports such as 5110.28 (Processing Operations), payment of FET taxes (5000.24A Excise Tax Return), State Taxes, exports (5100.11), and audit support. Responsible for balancing bulk inventories. Verify tax rates on bottled product and shipments for accuracy. Provide support during physical inventory of case goods. Review/file paperwork from Processing, Bottling, and shipping. Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices

Prepare semi-monthly FET reports for submission to TTB. These must be done in an accurate and timely manner. After preparing and reviewing the FET reports for submission ensure they are distributed to TTB, customers, and the corporate office. These bi-monthly FET submissions are critical as they represent significant financial impact for the company (in the millions). Review the product master to ensure that the proper tax rate is applied for both current items and all NBD items. Identify exports shipments & prepare the required documents for exportation

Accurately prepare and submit all reports to TTB, corporate office, plant personnel, state government, and customs in a timely manner. Work with IT to ensure system reports for Government Records are accurate, reliable, and facilitate improvements or updates as necessary

Assist TTB personnel during on site audits or general inquiries. All government records documentation should be readily accessible and organized for auditing. Understand TTB regulations and potential focus areas for auditors

Perform routine internal audits of various functions including but not limited to production, inventory and plant to ensure compliance with US Customs recordkeeping/proper transaction recording requirements. Accounts for all inventory held in our Customs Bonded Warehouse (CBW) and ensures that records support all quantities on hand. Assist with US Customs audits and compliance. Maintain up to date standard operating procedures for US Customs and record retention. Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices

Develop and maintain solid professional working relationships inside and outside the company. Set a positive example and act in a manner consistent with company values

Provide updates on assigned tangible signs during regular PDS review session with manager. Assist in the development of additional tangible signs to improve their development

Actively participate in CDS by discussing career goals and aspirations with manager. Express any desire for needed education and /or training

Qualification

Government complianceTTB regulationsImport/export processesAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-directedProfessional imagePlanning skillsRelevant experienceCommunication skillsTeamworkDetail oriented