Senior Tax Specialist

Requisition Information

Requisition No: 874093

Agency: Business and Professional Regulation

Working Title: SENIOR TAX SPECIALIST - 79000616

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79000616

Salary: $2,251.48 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 04/20/2026

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Position Details

DIVISION: DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES & TOBACCO

Position Title: Senior Tax Specialist

Position Number: 79000616

Hiring Salary: $2,251.48 Biweekly

Advertisement Type: Internal DBPR Advertisement

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

This position is a professional position assigned to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, Bureau of Auditing, Orlando Office. This position is expected to conduct or assist with more complex audits and inventories. The ideal candidate would have excellent auditing, organizational and time management skills, ability to train others, as well as the ability to work in a team setting or independently with little supervision.

• 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.

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, 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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

For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Important Applicant Notes

• Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.
• If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
• This position requires a security background check and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
• Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.
• All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.
• If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. 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 contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Special Reminders

• Male applicants 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: http://www.sss.gov.
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.
• The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
• 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.