SENIOR TAX SPECIALIST - 79011439

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

This position is a professional position assigned to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, Bureau of Auditing, Margate Office. This position is expected to conduct or assist with more complex audits and inventories. The ideal candidate would have excellent auditing, organizational and time management skills, ability to train others, as well as the ability to work in a team setting or independently with little supervision. Examines and audits purchase and sales documents including receipts, invoices, business records, and related accounting records of wholesale, manufacturer, and/or retail establishments to verify accuracy of sales of product to recipients in Florida and to determine tax liabilities. Identifies, collects data, and analyzes business transactions between entities. Evaluates evidence of unreported liabilities and assesses tax and penalties. Analyzes and performs quality checks on information entered to database(s) to assure relevancy and comprehensiveness of input for audit and enforcement purposes. Consults with or assists taxpayers in the proper means of determining tax liability and submitting monthly reports and tax payments. Prepares and submits technical audit reports to supervisor detailing all tax liabilities found and the basis for those liabilities. Makes recommendations on tax returns meeting the criteria for further examination through an audit or investigation. Develop training materials and manuals based on accounting and auditing principles and practices in accordance with AB&T procedures and Florida Statutes. Assist supervisor(s) with training employees.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles of basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection, verification, and analysis.
• Knowledge of accounting or tax auditing methods, principles, and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer applications as they relate to financial and tax analysis and auditing processes.
• Knowledge of report writing techniques; Ability to collect, compile, summarize, and analyze tax information.
• Ability to utilize financial data to determine tax liabilities, develop audit criteria, and produce audit reports.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must be a current employee with the Department of Business & Professional Regulation.
• Must have four or more years of professional auditing or accounting experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• This position requires moderate in-state travel.
• Must be willing to use a personal vehicle to conduct in-state job assignments.
• The selected applicant will be reimbursed $0.445 per mile.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in accounting or an area of business which includes five courses in accounting.
• Applicants able to communicate fluently in English and Spanish will be given additional consideration as determined by need of the office.

Responsibilities

• Examines and audits purchase and sales documents including receipts, invoices, business records, and related accounting records of wholesale, manufacturer, and/or retail establishments to verify accuracy of sales of product to recipients in Florida and to determine tax liabilities.
• Identifies, collects data, and analyzes business transactions between entities.
• Evaluates evidence of unreported liabilities and assesses tax and penalties.
• Analyzes and performs quality checks on information entered to database(s) to assure relevancy and comprehensiveness of input for audit and enforcement purposes.
• Consults with or assists taxpayers in the proper means of determining tax liability and submitting monthly reports and tax payments.
• Prepares and submits technical audit reports to supervisor detailing all tax liabilities found and the basis for those liabilities.
• Makes recommendations on tax returns meeting the criteria for further examination through an audit or investigation.
• Develop training materials and manuals based on accounting and auditing principles and practices in accordance with AB&T procedures and Florida Statutes.
• Assist supervisor(s) with training employees.

Benefits

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees