Tax Auditor Iii

Position: TAX AUDITOR III - 79011436
Requisition No: 870399

Agency:
Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title:

TAX AUDITOR III
- Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary:
Hiring Salary Range: $1,636.98 to $1,950.25 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 02/24/2026

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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES & TOBACCO
TAX AUDITOR III
Position Number:
Hiring Salary Range: $1,636.98 to $1,950.25 Biweekly

** Open Competitive Advertisement*
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*** Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information. ***

Our Organization and Mission:

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 Work You Will Do:

The position reports to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Bureau of Auditing, Jacksonville 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. The incumbent will:

• 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.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Please refer to the above section "The Work You Will Do"

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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, develops audit criteria, and produce audit reports.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum 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. The selected applicant will be reimbursed $0.445 per mile.

Preferred:

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.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

"Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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…