TAX AUDITOR III - 79001095

State of Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in Florida is looking for a Tax Auditor III. You will perform complex audits of tax documents related to alcohol and tobacco, ensuring all liabilities are accurate. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of auditing experience and holds a valid driver's license. The role offers a competitive salary and an array of benefits.

Benefits

State of Florida retirement package

Health insurance coverage

Nine paid holidays

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of two years of professional auditing or accounting experience.
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license is required.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for job assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex tax audits of alcohol and tobacco licensed entities.
• Prepare technical audit reports detailing tax liabilities.
• Consult with taxpayers on determining tax liabilities.

Skills

Data collection

Tax auditing methods

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Requisition No: 860414

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: TAX AUDITOR III - 79001095

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79001095

Salary: $1,685.78 to $1,999.05 Biweekly (inc. CAD)

Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2025

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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES & TOBACCO
TAX AUDITOR III
Position Number: 79001095
Hiring Salary Range: $1,685.78 to $1,999.05 Biweekly (inc. CAD)

Open Competitive Advertisement

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 Work You Will Do:

The position reports to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Bureau of Auditing, Margate 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.

• 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 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

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

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.

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.