Broward County, FL
Auditor
Broward County, FL, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Salary :
$65,401.26 - $104,381.37 Annually
Location :
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
1412871
Department:
FASD RTT Tourist Dev Taxes
Opening Date:
10/24/2024
Closing Date:
11/7/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Veterans' Preference Notice:
Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Auditor.This Auditor position is within the Records, Taxes and Treasury Division - Tourist Development Tax Section. Duties require:
Conducting audits of businesses and individuals involved in the transient rental of accommodations for compliance with Broward County's Tourist Development Tax Ordinance and Florida Statutes.Performs on-site visits; conducts audits based on the guidelines of the internal audit program; develops additional audit procedures as required; performs tests of transactions including the use of statistical sampling; arranges and indexes related documentation; prepares audit reports.Communicates with taxpayers and the public on tax issues, performs investigations of possible non-compliant taxpayers and attends relevant training classes.Performs certain administrative duties including review and approval of daily deposits, monthly revenue reconciliation, preparation or review of monthly revenue and statistical reports.General DescriptionPerforms experienced professional internal auditing work of normal complexity. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or closely related field.
Requires two (2) years accounting and auditing or closely related experience.
Preferences
Recent public accounting experience with financial statement compilation and review or representing taxpayers with revenue audits before a taxing authority.Recent experience working as an accountant or controller of a hotel.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Audits taxpayers to ensure they are compliant with laws using approved compliance audit program; contacts auditee and reviews document request list and the audit process; schedules audit date; prepares audit work papers.
Manages the enforcement process to ensure that taxpayers are properly and timely notified of nonpayment of taxes; reviews the mailing of delinquency notices, notices of intent to lien and final tax assessment notices; monitors liens and release of liens.
Reviews daily deposits and close-out reports, approves cash receipts prepared and entered into an accounting software system; cancels and overrides tax return errors made by taxpayers and specialists; records cash receipts on monthly spreadsheet.
Prepares monthly reports and monthly reconciliation and submits to manager; prepares and submits monthly report to state; prepares and provides unaudited reporting period collections; reviews expenditures and calculates tax collector commission.
Communicates with taxpayers and co-workers and researches tax issues; investigates possible non-compliant taxpayers; performs searches, using a variety of methods, to obtain relevant information on delinquent taxpayers; attends relevant training classes.
Performs on-site visits; conducts audits based on the guidelines of the internal audit program; arranges and indexes related documentation; prepares audit reports.
Communicates with the processing system vendor for any issues; follows-up and tests results in the demo site.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.None.SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
Business Insight
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Clearly understands how own activities relate to critical business drivers. Monitors business news and market changes for impact on the business or on own expertise area; uses this to shape decisions.
Financial AcumenInterprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities. Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.
Manages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Optimizes Work ProcessesKnows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
Organizational SavvyManeuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Builds support for ideas among key decision makers and stakeholders. Anticipates political difficulties and identifies ways to overcome any resistance.
Self-DevelopmentActively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Shows commitment to own leadership development and encourages others to expand their expertise and skills; uses stretch opportunities to broaden capabilities aligned with organizational needs.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust : Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
01
What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or closely related field?
No degreeAssociate degreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree
02
In what specific major of study did you earn your degree?
03
How many years of experience do you have in accounting and auditing or closely related field?
Less than 2 years2 or more years
04
Do you have Public Accounting experience including write-up, Compilation, Review or Audit. If yes, include roles and responsibilities. If no experience, state N/A.
05
Do you have experience in the private sector Accounting or Auditing? If yes, please specify the number of years' experience in each industry your role.
06
Provide an example of a recent assignment where you performed extensive account analysis and/or reconciliation. Include your role and the results of your actions.
07
Describe any professional Auditing or Accounting experience with the hotel industry. Include experience working as a hotel controller, accountant or public accountant providing financial services to hotel clients.
08
Provide an example of a recent assignment where you performed extensive account analysis and/or reconciliation. Include your role and the results of your actions.
09
Please select all certifications and experience you currently possess:
Certified Internal AuditorCertified Fraud ExaminerCertified Public Accountant
10
Do you have experience with the following? Select all that apply.
Microsoft Office ProductsQuickBooks ProHotel Reservation / Accounting SystemsPeopleSoft Financial SystemPOS SystemsGrant Street Group TaxSys
Required Question
$65,401.26 - $104,381.37 Annually
Location :
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
1412871
Department:
FASD RTT Tourist Dev Taxes
Opening Date:
10/24/2024
Closing Date:
11/7/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Veterans' Preference Notice:
Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Auditor.This Auditor position is within the Records, Taxes and Treasury Division - Tourist Development Tax Section. Duties require:
Conducting audits of businesses and individuals involved in the transient rental of accommodations for compliance with Broward County's Tourist Development Tax Ordinance and Florida Statutes.Performs on-site visits; conducts audits based on the guidelines of the internal audit program; develops additional audit procedures as required; performs tests of transactions including the use of statistical sampling; arranges and indexes related documentation; prepares audit reports.Communicates with taxpayers and the public on tax issues, performs investigations of possible non-compliant taxpayers and attends relevant training classes.Performs certain administrative duties including review and approval of daily deposits, monthly revenue reconciliation, preparation or review of monthly revenue and statistical reports.General DescriptionPerforms experienced professional internal auditing work of normal complexity. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or closely related field.
Requires two (2) years accounting and auditing or closely related experience.
Preferences
Recent public accounting experience with financial statement compilation and review or representing taxpayers with revenue audits before a taxing authority.Recent experience working as an accountant or controller of a hotel.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Audits taxpayers to ensure they are compliant with laws using approved compliance audit program; contacts auditee and reviews document request list and the audit process; schedules audit date; prepares audit work papers.
Manages the enforcement process to ensure that taxpayers are properly and timely notified of nonpayment of taxes; reviews the mailing of delinquency notices, notices of intent to lien and final tax assessment notices; monitors liens and release of liens.
Reviews daily deposits and close-out reports, approves cash receipts prepared and entered into an accounting software system; cancels and overrides tax return errors made by taxpayers and specialists; records cash receipts on monthly spreadsheet.
Prepares monthly reports and monthly reconciliation and submits to manager; prepares and submits monthly report to state; prepares and provides unaudited reporting period collections; reviews expenditures and calculates tax collector commission.
Communicates with taxpayers and co-workers and researches tax issues; investigates possible non-compliant taxpayers; performs searches, using a variety of methods, to obtain relevant information on delinquent taxpayers; attends relevant training classes.
Performs on-site visits; conducts audits based on the guidelines of the internal audit program; arranges and indexes related documentation; prepares audit reports.
Communicates with the processing system vendor for any issues; follows-up and tests results in the demo site.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.None.SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
Business Insight
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Clearly understands how own activities relate to critical business drivers. Monitors business news and market changes for impact on the business or on own expertise area; uses this to shape decisions.
Financial AcumenInterprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities. Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.
Manages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Optimizes Work ProcessesKnows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
Organizational SavvyManeuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Builds support for ideas among key decision makers and stakeholders. Anticipates political difficulties and identifies ways to overcome any resistance.
Self-DevelopmentActively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Shows commitment to own leadership development and encourages others to expand their expertise and skills; uses stretch opportunities to broaden capabilities aligned with organizational needs.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust : Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
01
What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or closely related field?
No degreeAssociate degreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree
02
In what specific major of study did you earn your degree?
03
How many years of experience do you have in accounting and auditing or closely related field?
Less than 2 years2 or more years
04
Do you have Public Accounting experience including write-up, Compilation, Review or Audit. If yes, include roles and responsibilities. If no experience, state N/A.
05
Do you have experience in the private sector Accounting or Auditing? If yes, please specify the number of years' experience in each industry your role.
06
Provide an example of a recent assignment where you performed extensive account analysis and/or reconciliation. Include your role and the results of your actions.
07
Describe any professional Auditing or Accounting experience with the hotel industry. Include experience working as a hotel controller, accountant or public accountant providing financial services to hotel clients.
08
Provide an example of a recent assignment where you performed extensive account analysis and/or reconciliation. Include your role and the results of your actions.
09
Please select all certifications and experience you currently possess:
Certified Internal AuditorCertified Fraud ExaminerCertified Public Accountant
10
Do you have experience with the following? Select all that apply.
Microsoft Office ProductsQuickBooks ProHotel Reservation / Accounting SystemsPeopleSoft Financial SystemPOS SystemsGrant Street Group TaxSys
Required Question