Tax Preparer/Administration

Tax Specialist I - 73002204
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. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability.
This is a Tax Specialist I position in the General Tax Administration Program, Receivables Management, Field Operations - Collection Process located in the Panama City Service Center. The incumbent responds to phone inquiries, assists with registering new business entities, analyzes and reviews tax situations and returns, determines tax liabilities, and collects receivables in person, over the phone, or at the taxpayer's business location. The incumbent also provides guidance on Florida tax statutes and Department policies and procedures and assists in training and educating the public and Department employees.
One year of experience collecting tax obligations within the General Tax Administration Program.
This position travels locally to taxpayers' business locations. In addition, occasional overnight travel may be necessary for training purposes. For all travel, you will use your own means of transportation. Travel costs will be reimbursed according to agency policy.
Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance.
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.
You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.
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 at
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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.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. 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.