Tax Auditor Iii

TAX AUDITOR III -

DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES & TOBACCO

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

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 regulatory obligations throughout the state.

• 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 invoice 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.

• 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 understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Minimum of two years of professional auditing or accounting experience.
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license no later than the date of appointment.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for job assignments; reimbursement $0.445 per mile.

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.

• 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.
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Health insurance coverage (individual and family) to eligible employees.
• $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission, including DD Form 214 Member Copy #4 and any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available online.

All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

This position requires a security background check and participation in direct deposit. Applicants must provide their Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth for background check purposes.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources Office at .