Tax compliance agent job description

Purpose of Job
To perform the operational tasks tied to the Company's Customs Brokerage services product. The duties include all tasks related to Customs clearance at the desk level, including Customs entry, clearance follow up with Customs & Border Protection (CBP), and other Partner Government Agencies (PGA), such as Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and others as needed.
Summary of Benefits
KINTETSU WORLD EXPRESS (U.S.A.), INC. SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
Medical Plan including Prescription
Eligible for medical coverage on the 1 st month following one (1) month of employment. CIGNA is the current provider, offering 3 plans.
Dental Plan
Eligible for dental coverage on the 1 st month following one (1) month of employment. CIGNA is the current provider, offering 2 plans.
Vision Care
Eligible for vision coverage on the 1 st month following one (1) month of employment. VSP Vision Care is the current provider, offering 1 plan.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Medical Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health Savings Account when enrolled in Cigna High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Life Insurance
Life insurance (1½ times annual salary up to a maximum benefit of $50,000); Supplemental life insurance (at the expense of the employee); Long term disability (LTD) coverage; Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO)
PTO begins to accrue for eligible new hires on their first day of employment with the Company, subject to the accrual cap.
Paid Holidays
Newly hired employees are entitled to all mandatory and optional/shift holidays that remain for the calendar year. A newly hired employee who begins employment after January 1 of the calendar year is not entitled to more than ten (12) paid holidays for that calendar year.
Retirement Plan
401(k) Plan (current employer match .50 cents for each employee dollar) subject to the current vesting schedule.
Wellness Day
Eligible for one (1) Wellness Day for an annual physical exam per year subject to submission of required documentation.
Voluntary Benefits
Hospital Indemnity Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Commuter Benefits - Parking and Transit
This summary is provided for informational purposes only. Plan details are subject to change. Once employed with Kintetsu World Express (U.S.A.), Inc. plan details and enrollment forms will be provided.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Customs clearance processing for local and assigned HUB accounts
2. Follow up on all Customs and PGA clearances
3. Communicate with clients related to entry and delivery instructions; this responsibility involves managing a large volume of e-mails and phone calls
4. Communication with vendors related to delivery or other issues in carrying out services.
5. Dispatch shipments for delivery, monitor progress, obtain Proof of Delivery (POD) and update delivery milestones.
6. Provide notification to Supervisors, Managers, and Corporate Trade Compliance Group (CTCG) as applicable for issues which require escalation such as Customs or PGA holds, CBP or PGA exams, and any written notices received from CBP or a PGA
7. Compliance with all Import Brokerage Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) statements which relate to the desk level work for Import Brokerage as issued and monitored by local Management and CTCG
8. Compliance with all Company Security policies
9. Compliance with all applicable government laws and regulations as pertaining to work performed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Basic Qualifications & Requirements
List any required educational attainments (degrees, certificates, licenses, etc.): College education, and a Customs Brokerage License would be a benefit to the company for this position.
List any required skills (computer, machinery, typing, etc.): Computer skills, including Microsoft Office knowledge is required.
List any required special attributes (ability to move/pick-up certain weight capacity, personality traits, certain aptitudes, etc.): Must be highly organized, and able to communicate effectively
List any required experience (of what type, for what duration, in what industry, etc.): The position requires knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Customs regulations, and PGA regulations related to FDA, FCC, DOT, EPA, etc. Industry experience is extremely useful in determining success in this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualificatio ns
List any preferred educational attainments (degrees, certificates, licenses, etc.): Certified Customs Specialist

List any preferred skills (computer, machinery, typing, etc.): N/A

List any preferred special attributes (ability to move/pick-up certain weight capacity, personality traits, certain aptitudes, etc.):

List any preferred experience (of what type, for what duration, in what industry, etc.): The position requires knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Customs regulations, and PGA regulations related to FDA, FCC, DOT, EPA, etc. Industry experience is extremely useful in determining success in this position.

About Us:

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most

The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program allows people with certain

medical conditions, upon the recommendation of an Ohio-licensed physician, to purchase

and use medical marijuana. The Ohio Department of Commerce, in partnership with the

State Medical Board of Ohio and the State of Ohio Pharmacy Board, is responsible for

establishing the program.

As the state's chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Our Guiding Principles

In striving for excellence in service, we will:

* Listen first
* Act with a sense of urgency
* Honor diversity
* Foster inclusiveness
* Value collaboration
* Inspire innovation
* Be transparent
* Be accountable
* Celebrate success

What You'll Do:

* Conducts and plans investigations & on-site inspections of medical marijuana entity facilities; determines & ensures compliance with statutory & administrative provisions; explains & interprets federal, state, local & departmental statutes/codes/ordinances and policies to business owners/operators.
* Conducts unannounced interviews & inspections; conducts ownership investigations to determine violations of ownership rules under OAC 3796; assists businesses with operating in compliance with all requirements of medical marijuana entity rules and regulations; provides factual information to existing or potential businesses regarding OAC 3796 and applicable departmental policies.
* Determines on-view violations &/or non-compliance issues; initiates &/or recommends appropriate corrective measures; conducts interviews (e.g., with convicted felons, permit holders/agents &/or witnesses).
* Conducts research (e.g., reviews & interprets business/operating contracts for compliance; audits & reconciles books & records from permit premises operations; researches governmental records; determines &/or verifies citizenship; obtains certified copies of court records); prepares investigation report; prepares request for citation; takes/attests to affidavits; serves civil subpoenas; maintains evidence; conducts inspections.
* Reviews application data (i.e., financial records, complex corporate structures, criminal history reports, lease agreements, managerial agreements, purchase agreements, assets, and ownership documentation).
* Provides factual information to existing or potential businesses regarding OAC 3796 and applicable departmental policies; composes Statements of Deficiency and Notices of Violation for supervisor review; serves civil subpoenas & notices of violation, cease and desist, and other medical marijuana control program orders as needed; maintains accurate records and files and prepares periodic or special reports related to the work performed; monitors changes to existing laws and assesses potential impact on department; reviews independent laboratory testing results.
* Reviews change of ownership or location application to ensure compliance of proposed ownership structure or new location with licensure requirements under OAC 3796; makes recommendations pertaining to renewal of MME licenses and changes of ownership/ location; confers with supervisor and legal staff regarding licensing violations.
* Confers with department and legal staff regarding license code interpretation and procedures; receives and responds to telephone and written inquiries from public, applicants and licensees on issues concerning licenses and licensees; establishes and maintains records; receives and processes renewal, transfer of ownership, and change of location applications.
* Develops & maintains professional relationship with law enforcement agencies, licensees, general public & government/elected officials; maintains contacts with attorneys & responds to status requests; presents testimony as needed in civil & criminal courts of law, administrative hearings, before boards & commissions; appears at administrative proceedings to provide testimony or reports as required by supervisor or pursuant to subpoena; attends professional training/seminars; conducts field training for new compliance officers; serves on committees

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule based on management's discretion.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

* Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

* Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

* Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
* 11 paid holidays per year
* Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

* The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

* OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

* The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice or in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 12 mos. exp. in investigative techniques & procedures; 12 mos. exp. in business office software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office); valid driver's license.

* Or 30 mos. trg. or exp. in investigative techniques & procedures; 12 mos. exp. in business office software programs (Microsoft Office); valid driver's license.