Senior Excise Tax Specialist

About the role

EY’s EDGE practice is seeking a Senior Excise Tax professional to support compliance and advisory projects for a diverse portfolio of U.S. and global clients. You will work across industries such as oil & gas, transportation, manufacturing and retail, handling federal and state excise tax filings and providing strategic guidance.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state excise tax filings, including fuel tax obligations.
• Conduct due‑diligence reviews, structuring assistance, licensing research and controversy support.
• Interpret new legislation, draft memos, ruling requests and other client correspondence.
• Coach, develop and review the work of junior staff members.
• Identify opportunities for additional excise tax compliance and planning services.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of U.S. excise tax concepts and regulations.
• Ability to develop practical tax planning approaches and implementation plans.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of tax trends, legislative changes and industry developments.
• Excellent analytical skills for researching complex tax issues and benchmarking data.
• Collaborative mindset to work with clients and internal teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a globally recognized professional services firm.
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and complex tax matters.
• Professional development and mentorship from senior tax experts.