TAX SPECIALIST I - 73000767

Tax Specialist I - 73000767

The 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 Specialist I position in the General Tax Administration Program, Taxpayer Services Process, Tax Information Section. The incumbent provides guidance on policy and procedures regarding laws, collection activities and accounting principles from complex tax related inquiries to both internal and external customers. The incumbent also researches tax issues and laws and examines taxpayer accounts for compliance using the System for Unified Taxation (SUNTAX). Additionally, the incumbent may provide training and assistance in several areas of taxation.

Minimum Requirements :

• Currently employed with the Florida Department of Revenue.
• Two years of experience applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Two years of experience communicating with customers to resolve inquiries.
• Two years of experience researching or analyzing accounts to make decisions for final determination working in the System for Unified Taxation (SUNTAX).
• The ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.

Special Notes :

Salary : The hiring salary for this position generally will not exceed $3,881.92 monthly / $46,583.04 annually.

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

Contact Information : Trianny Berrios Lazala, (850) 617-8443, Trianny.BerriosLazala@Floridarevenue.com.

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

Skills Verification Test or Online Skills Assessment : If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview.

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.

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.

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 (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.