TAX AUDITOR III - 79001090

State of Florida • Temple Terrace, FL

118d • $1,661 - $1,975

About The Position

The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco licenses the manufacture, distribution, sale, and service of alcoholic beverage and tobacco products in Florida, including receipt and processing of license applications; collection and auditing of taxes and fees paid by licensees; and enforcement of the laws and regulation of the alcoholic beverage and tobacco industries, pursuant to Chapters 210, 561-565, 567-569, Florida Statutes. The division's three bureaus - Licensing, Auditing and Enforcement - comprise a team of approximately 325 personnel fulfilling the regulatory obligations of the division throughout the state. The position reports to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Bureau of Auditing, Tampa Office. This professional position performs complex tax audits of alcohol and tobacco licensed entities, resolves difficult, unusual, or questionable issues in the review and processing of tax documents, and confers with licensees by telephone, correspondence or in person regarding tax payments.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of two years of professional auditing or accounting experience.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida driver’s license no later than the date of appointment.
• Must be willing to use personal vehicle to conduct job assignments.

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.

Responsibilities

• Examine and audit purchase and sales documents including receipts, invoices, business records, and related accounting records of wholesale or retail establishments to verify accuracy of sales of product to recipients in Florida and to determine tax liabilities.
• Identify, collect data, and analyze business transactions between entities. Evaluate evidence of unreported liabilities and invoices the appropriate entity for any unreported tax liabilities.
• Analyze information entered into database(s) to assure relevancy and comprehensiveness of input for audit and enforcement purposes.
• Consult with or assist taxpayers in the proper means of determining tax liability and submitting monthly reports and tax payments.
• Prepare and submit technical audit reports to supervisor detailing all tax liabilities found and the basis for liabilities.
• Make recommendations on tax returns meeting the criteria for further examination through an audit or investigation.
• Perform inventories of product as part of the audit process.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees