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State of Florida · 4 days ago

SENIOR TAX SPECIALIST - 79011439

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The State of Florida is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist for the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. This position involves conducting complex audits and analyzing business transactions to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Government Administration

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Examines and audits purchase and sales documents including receipts, invoices, business records, and related accounting records of wholesale, manufacturer, and/or retail establishments to verify accuracy of sales of product to recipients in Florida and to determine tax liabilities

Identifies, collects data, and analyzes business transactions between entities. Evaluates evidence of unreported liabilities and assesses tax and penalties

Analyzes and performs quality checks on information entered to database(s) to assure relevancy and comprehensiveness of input for audit and enforcement purposes

Consults with or assists taxpayers in the proper means of determining tax liability and submitting monthly reports and tax payments

Prepares and submits technical audit reports to supervisor detailing all tax liabilities found and the basis for those liabilities

Makes recommendations on tax returns meeting the criteria for further examination through an audit or investigation

Develop training materials and manuals based on accounting and auditing principles and practices in accordance with AB&T procedures and Florida Statutes

Assist supervisor(s) with training employees

Qualification

Tax auditing methodsData collectionAnalysisAccounting principlesReport writing techniquesFinancial data analysisTraining othersTeamworkCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Must be a current employee with the Department of Business & Professional Regulation

Must have four or more years of professional auditing or accounting experience

Must have a valid driver's license

This position requires moderate in-state travel

Must be willing to use a personal vehicle to conduct in-state job assignments. The selected applicant will be reimbursed $0.445 per mile

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 work in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision

Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

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

Applicants able to communicate fluently in English and Spanish will be given additional consideration as determined by need of the office