BUSINESS TAX SPECIALIST

Responsibilities

• Processes and approves complex business tax applications, renewals, amendments, and payments.
• Conducts detailed verification of required documentation (insurance, corporate registrations, professional licenses, zoning approval, etc.).
• Identifies discrepancies, fraud indicators, or incomplete submissions and takes appropriate investigative or corrective action.
• Ensures compliance with municipal code, state statutes, and departmental policies.
• Interprets and applies Florida Statutes, City ordinances, and departmental policies when reviewing business tax applications and determining compliance requirements.
• Researches business activities and ownership information to determine applicable business tax classifications and required documentation.
• Exercises independent judgment in evaluating complex or non-routine applications and resolving compliance-related issues.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business administration, accounting, or related field required; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in zoning, code enforcement, or business licensing; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience.
• Must possess at least one (1) year of experience in business tax processing, revenue collection, licensing, or closely related regulatory/compliance work.
• Experience in a government or public-sector environment strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of municipal business tax requirements, state regulations, and compliance procedures.
• Experience interpreting and applying statutes, ordinances, administrative rules, or regulatory requirements in a governmental or regulated environment.
• Prior experience in a local government business tax or licensing division.

Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience and licensure.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee referral.
• Education reimbursement.
• Additional benefits may include paid time off, professional development opportunities, and more.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience and licensure.