TAX AUDITOR III

Requisition No: 827745

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: TAX AUDITOR III - 41500154

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41500154

Salary: $46,000 - $48,000

Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2024

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DIVISION OF PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
TAX AUDITOR III

(Anticipated Vacancy)
Position Number: 41500154
Hiring Salary Range: $46,000 to $48,000 annually

*OPEN COMPETITIVE*

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) is a five-member commission appointed by the Governor. The FGCC is charged with investigating and enforcing Florida pari-mutuel and gaming statutes and rules. The commission is charged with the regulation of Florida’s pari-mutuel, cardroom, and slot gaming industries, as authorized by Chapter 550, 551 and 849, Florida Statutes, as well as collecting and safeguarding associated revenues due to the state. The commission is also the State Compliance Agency (SCA) under the provisions of the Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida.

In Florida, pari-mutuel wagering is authorized for horse racing, harness horse racing, jai alai games and cardroom poker games. Additionally, slot machine gaming at pari-mutuel facilities is authorized in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

Our mission is efficient, effective and fair regulation of authorized gaming at pari-mutuel facilities, with a vision to enhance and increase the utilization of state-of-the-art technological capabilities to better serve the public, simplify and expedite the licensure process, and ensure compliance with the pari-mutuel laws and rules pursuant to Chapters 550, 551, and Section 849.086, Florida Statutes.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts thorough cardroom/pari-mutuel compliance audits for pari-mutuel permitholders, adhering to the standards outlined in the Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statutes, GAAS/GAGAS, and the Office Of Auditing (OOA) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guidelines. Prepares comprehensive workpapers and formal audit reports, subject to review and approval by audit managers before finalization.
• Maintains regular communication with the Audit Administrator and Chief Auditing Officer, providing ongoing updates on the status of assigned audit assignments. Seeks guidance from audit managers when encountering issues during audit procedures.
• Collaborates in conducting various audits upon request, including tax credit audits, breeders’ audits, etc., for pari-mutuel permitholders or horse associations. Adheres to regulatory standards and OOA SOP, producing detailed workpapers and formal audit reports for review and approval by audit managers prior to presentation to permitholders or associations.
• Conducts level 2 reviews of audit workpapers from other compliance audits performed by fellow tax auditors to ensure adherence to yellow book auditing standards and OOA SOP. Ensures findings and documentation are thoroughly vetted, complete, and adequately support conclusions.
• Provides assistance to the Auditor Administrator and/or Chief of Auditing as needed for various projects, such as revising audit programs to reflect regulatory changes, participating in special projects, or implementing pilot audit procedures. Actively engages in required continuing professional education (CPE) throughout the year.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Audit Administrator or Chief of Auditing.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to understand and apply cardroom/pari-mutuel compliance regulations outlined in the Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statutes, GAAS/GAGAS, and OOA SOP.
• Proficient in conducting comprehensive audits, including preparation of detailed workpapers and formal audit reports.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain regular contact with Audit Administrator and Chief Auditing Officer, providing updates on audit assignments and seeking guidance when necessary.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in various audit projects, such as tax credit audits and breeders’ audits, while adhering to regulatory standards and OOA SOP.
• Capability to conduct thorough level 2 reviews of audit workpapers to ensure compliance with yellow book auditing standards and OOA SOP, ensuring completeness and accuracy of findings and documentation.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist in various projects, including revising audit programs, participating in special projects, and implementing new audit procedures.
• Commitment to continuous professional development by actively engaging in required continuing professional education (CPE) activities.
• Ability to perform additional duties as assigned by the Audit Administrator or Chief of Auditing with diligence and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of direct gaming or direct audit work experience. A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college, preferably with a concentration in accounting may substitute for the required work experience.
• Valid Driver License.

Where you will work:
This position is located at 4070 Esplanade Way, Suite 250, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive
compensation package for our Senior Management Service (SMS), Select Exempt Service (SES), and
Career Service (CS) employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal
• holiday! Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family
• and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, visit www.myfrs.com)!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children! Flexible
• Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers that allow eligible employees to take up to six credit hours per semester, tuition
• free at any state university or state college!

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Gaming Control Commission, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
• This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening 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.

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.

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.

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

We hire only 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. The Florida Gaming Control Commission 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 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.