Government Compliance Specialist-NOD

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Bio: Responsible for TTB Basic Permit and Plant Registration compliance, Processing & Storage Reports, Export reporting, FET Reports, TTB Audits & Bonds, State of IN compliance, monthly Alcohol & Tobacco Tax Report and audit documents, Worker Comp/OSHA Reporting, scheduling bulk whiskey tanks, entering Bulk/Processing in S21, assisting with Capex reconciliation, approving custom broker & bulk whiskey freight invoices for payment.  Assisting with Customs Bonded Warehouse record keeping and audits.

• 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 case goods, bulk inventories, and making adjustments. Verify tax rates on bottled product and shipments for accuracy. Provide support during physical inventory of case goods, ensure stockroom integrity and lot integrity. Maintains processing & bottling files. 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).
• 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.
• Work closely with Supervisor to improve work-related skills, which will lead to improved performance and benefit my professional growth as well as the company's success. Implement a Performance Development Plan for myself that will facilitate my improvement in at least 1 competency at any given time and facilitate improving my performance against position description outcomes.
• Utilize CDS to determine training needs and identify curriculum, programs and content to prepare for career opportunities within the company. Provide feedback to manager regarding on-the-job learning opportunities.

Requirements

MUST

• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Strong computer skills and high comfort using technology and systems
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to project a professional image
• Detail Oriented
• Detail Oriented
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Yes Experience working with external/internal auditors
• Yes Successful work experience
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Yes Hands on ERP experience
• Yes Supervisory experience

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of import/export processes/regulations (FDA, US Customs)
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or relevant experience.
• Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall
• Experience with process/receiving activities
• Yes Experience in a compliance related field such as TTB, Customs, IRS, auditing

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work 8 hour shift
• In-person job attendance
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Noise level at work station is moderate (business office with computer printers)