Liquor Tax Examiner

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Gym membership reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Student loan forgiveness

Parental leave

Voluntary deferred compensation

Job summary

The Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO) in Augusta seeks a Liquor Tax Examiner to join a collaborative regulatory team responsible for audits, compliance assistance, and registrations. This intermediate-level role offers limited remote work, ongoing training, and clear pathways for professional growth within Maine state government.

If you are comfortable with numbers, curious, and detail-oriented, you will assess tax reports, conduct audits, and help industry members

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or auditing.
• Ability to learn and apply critical thinking skills.
• Comfort working with numbers and technology.

Responsibilities

• Review, compare, and validate excise tax reports and records submitted by wholesalers and Certificate of Approval holders.
• Conduct audits of invoices, reports, and other financial and regulatory records.
• Issuing approvals or denials of alcoholic beverage label registrations and related regulatory filings.
• Reconciling funds and accounts, processing refunds, and collecting non-sufficient payments.
• Correspond with and provide professional customer service to industry members to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and best practices.
• Review advertisements and promotions.

Skills

Accounting and record keeping

State liquor laws and regulations

Licensing and inspection

Plan and assign work

Interpret laws and regulations

Write clear reports

Audit procedures

Job description

Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations

Opening Date: September 29, 2026 Closing Date: October 13, 2026 Grade / Admin Unit: 18 / Professional/Technical Job Class Code: 0049 Salary: $19.02 - $26.48/Hourly Position Number: 016650662 Location: Augusta Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

OVERVIEW

As a Liquor Tax Examiner with the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO), you will play an important role in the regulation of Maine's beverage alcohol industry. You will be part of a collaborative team responsible for conducting audits, assisting businesses with compliance and more. 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 that offers opportunities for limited remote work, professional development, and career advancement both within the Bureau and across Maine State Government. BABLO provides training for new employees, so direct experience in liquor regulation or tax examination is not required. Our employees' success is important to us- that's why we make sure new hires feel supported when mastering a task before moving on to the next one. If you are comfortable working with numbers and technology, enjoy investigating discrepancies and solving problems, value accuracy, and enjoy helping customers navigate processes.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS

• Review, compare, and validate excise tax reports and supporting financial records submitted by wholesalers and Certificate of Approval holders of malt liquor and wine.
• Conduct audits of invoices, reports, and other financial and regulatory records.
• Issuing approvals or denials of alcoholic beverage label registrations and related regulatory filings.
• Reconciling funds and accounts, processing refunds, and collecting non-sufficient payments.
• Correspond with and provide professional customer service to industry members to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and best practices.
• Review advertisements and promotions.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of accounting and record keeping procedures.
• Knowledge of State liquor laws, rules, and regulations governing the licensing and inspection of regulated parties.
• Knowledge of the methods of controlling the sale of alcoholic beverages through licensing and inspection activities.
• Ability to plan and assign the work of others.
• Ability to interpret and explain provisions of laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Ability to perform audits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in accounting or auditing.
• Demonstrated aptitude to learn and use critical thinking skills.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine

• Work-Life Balance - 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%-100% of employee‑only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee‑only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside money pre‑tax to help pay for out‑of‑pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child‑including fathers and adoptive parents receive forty‑two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation - Save additional pre‑tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

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.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact [e-mail]