TAX AUDITOR III – 79001090

Tax Auditor III – 79001090

Company: State of Florida
Location: Tampa, FL, United States

Job Details

• Position: Tax Auditor III – 79001090

• Agency: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Career Service

• Salary Range: $1,661.78 – $1,975.05 biweekly (including CAD)

• Closing Date: September 18, 2025

Key Duties

The Tax Auditor III position is based in the Tampa Office within the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco’s Bureau of Auditing. This role involves professional-level work performing audits and ensuring accurate reporting of taxes from alcohol and tobacco license holders. Primary responsibilities include:

• Reviewing purchase, sales, and financial records of licensed businesses to verify reported taxes

• Identifying discrepancies or unreported liabilities and issuing appropriate assessments

• Evaluating business transactions and documenting audit findings in detailed reports

• Assisting licensees with understanding reporting requirements and compliance procedures

• Conducting product inventories and analyzing financial databases to ensure accuracy

• Recommending cases for further review or investigation when irregularities are identified

Requirements

• At least two years of professional experience in auditing or accounting

• Valid State of Florida driver’s license (required by appointment)

• Willingness to use a personal vehicle for travel (mileage reimbursed at $0.445 per mile)

• Strong knowledge of accounting methods, tax auditing principles, and financial data analysis

• Ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business field with at least five accounting courses

Pay & Benefits

Employees of the State of Florida receive a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• State retirement plan (3% employee contribution)

• Nine paid state holidays plus one personal holiday annually

• Accrued paid leave (vacation and sick time)

• Health insurance options for individual and family coverage

• $25,000 life insurance policy provided at no cost

• Additional optional coverage for dental, vision, hospital, cancer, and more

• Tuition waiver program for eligible courses at Florida colleges and universities

About Us

The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, part of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, oversees licensing, auditing, and enforcement for the state’s alcohol and tobacco industries. With a dedicated staff of more than 300 employees, the division ensures fair regulation, accurate tax collection, and compliance with Florida law. Learn more at www.myfloridalicense.com.

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