TAX AUDITOR I - 73002301

State of Florida; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition waivers

Paid vacations

Retirement savings

Vision and dental insurance

Job summary

State of Florida in Daytona Beach seeks a Tax Auditor I to perform basic audits for sales/use tax, reemployment tax, and related compliance. You will analyze accounting systems, compute assessments, and prepare reports for taxpayer conferences.

Two years bookkeeping experience required; substitutions for accounting coursework or degrees are provided. Travel may be required; STEM OPT/process compliance discussed during evaluation.

Qualifications

• Two years of bookkeeping experience.
• Substitutions: 60 semester hours in accounting with two courses or an Associate’s with two accounting classes.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic audits to determine tax compliance for sales/use taxes and reemployment tax.
• Examine and analyze taxpayers’ accounting systems and compute assessments or refunds.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and participate in conferences with taxpayers or representatives.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting basics

Payroll basics

Education

60 semester hours in accounting

Associate’s degree with accounting courses

Two accounting classes

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

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The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website .

This is a statewide advertisement for in-state offices. Positions

may not be available for every location.

T he Florida Department of Revenue’s General Tax Administration program collects the revenue that maintains the state’s infrastructure, funds schools, protects the environment, and much more. The Department invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website .

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a Tax Auditor I position in the General Tax Administration Program’s Audit Process. The incumbent performs basic audits to determine tax compliance as it relates to sales and use tax, limited scope audits, or reemployment tax audits. Additional duties include examining and analyzing accounting systems of taxpayers, computing tax assessments or refund adjustments, preparing detailed reports of audit results, and participating in or independently conducting conferences with taxpayers or taxpayers' representatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of bookkeeping experience.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours for the required experience from an accredited college or university with at least two courses in accounting can substitute for the required experience or an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with two accounting classes can substitute for the required experience.

PREFERENCES:

• Two college level accounting classes.
• One year of payroll experience.
• One year of accounting experience including tasks such as preparing income statements/PL reports, balance statements, preparing wage reports, budget reports, or QuickBooks reports.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• This position may require travel to conduct work assignments and use of your personal vehicle.

SALARY:

The hiring salary for this position generally will not exceed $3,935.76 monthly/$47,229.12 annually.

BENEFITS:

Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance.

SCREENING DISCLAIMER:

Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) DISCLAIMER:

In assessing job applicants, the Department of Revenue values authenticity, independent thought, and accuracy in applicants’ responses. Therefore, applicants should not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in any manner with skills verification tests, online assessments, production of required work samples, or during the interview process. Applicants who submit or provide AI generated or AI assisted responses may be disqualified from consideration.

CANDIDATE POOL:

Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:

You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Revenue does not hire individuals who require H-1B visa sponsorship to work in the United States. Candidates who require H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position. Candidates who require participation in the STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) program must possess a qualifying STEM degree that is directly related to the duties of this position, in accordance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.

REMINDER:

Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at http://www.sss.gov .

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 MIAMI, FL, US, 33178 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 LARGO, FL, US, 33778 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32504 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32901 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901 CORAL SPRINGS, FL, US, 33065 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33407 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32615 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32055 TAMPA, FL, US, 33634 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34232 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33815 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34748

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.