TAX AUDITOR I - 79000252

State of Florida • Jacksonville Beach, FL

3d • $34,760 - $41,716 • Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Auditor I is a professional position in the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Bureau of Auditing, Jacksonville Office. The role performs complex tax audits of alcohol- and tobacco-licensed entities, resolves difficult or questionable issues in reviewing and processing tax documents, and communicates with licensees by telephone, correspondence, or in person regarding tax payments. The position also supports businesses and industry members in complying with applicable laws.

Requirements

• At least one year of professional auditing or accounting experience.
• A valid State of Florida driver’s license no later than the date of appointment.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle for job assignments; mileage reimbursement is $0.445 per mile.
• Knowledge of accounting or recordkeeping procedures.
• Knowledge of effective communication principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, technologies, and procedures for reviewing and processing tax documents.
• Knowledge of techniques for researching, reviewing, and evaluating data, and knowledge of state tax laws.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Ability to determine tax liability, including penalties and interest.
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate data; conduct research; and monitor, adjust, and accurately maintain taxpayer accounts.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to disseminate accurate tax information, use problem-solving techniques, verify numerical data, and recommend procedural revisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Must pass a Level 2 background check before starting work.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in accounting or a business area that includes five accounting courses.
• Willingness and ability to routinely lift boxes or items weighing 10 to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive, receipt, and deposit monies collected by the division; verify checks and EFTs against monthly reports; post receipt details to taxable reports and audits; and record applicable information in PB2 logs and gallonage reports.
• Examine and audit purchase and sales documents, including receipts, invoices, business records, and accounting records, to verify product sales and determine tax liabilities.
• Identify, collect, and analyze data on business transactions between entities; evaluate evidence of unreported liabilities; and bill the responsible entity for unreported taxes.
• Receive and maintain cigarette tax indicia and process their sale, including preparing invoices and reports and posting transactions to accounts receivable ledger cards and cigarette tax control records.
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence, including monthly reports, applicable out-of-state cigarette stamp mailings, travel vouchers, and credit or refund requests.
• Maintain adequate postage, monitor postage meter readings, and process and monitor purchase orders for receipt and payment.
• Answer or direct visitor and telephone inquiries to qualified agency employees.
• Screen and log non-ABT/DBPR visitors before allowing office access.
• Maintain monthly report, audit, and original bond files.
• Assist with additional duties and special projects as required.

Benefits

• State of Florida retirement package, with a required 3% employee contribution.
• Nine paid annual holidays and one personal holiday.
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new State of Florida employee.
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Health insurance coverage for eligible employees, including individual and family coverage.
• $25,000 life insurance policy for eligible employees.
• Optional supplemental insurance policies, including dental, vision, hospital supplement, and cancer coverage.
• Tax-deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Tuition waiver program for an approved State of Florida college or university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed