Requisition No: 880276 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: TAX AUDITOR IV - 41500206

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41500206 

Salary:  $48,000 - $51,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/11/2026 

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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

Class Title: Tax Auditor IV

Position Number: 41500206

Hiring Salary: $48,000.00 - $51,000.00

***Open Competitive***

*Anticipated Vacancy*

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities.

The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of more than 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

The Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

The Tax Auditor IV, working under the direction of the Slots Operations Manager, provides support to the FGCC’s Office of Slot Operations. The Tax Auditor IV’s duties include the following:

• Establishes and maintains audit programs, procedures, and checklists related to slot operations to conduct regular audits at all licensed facilities;
• Maintains detailed files of all audits to verify the scope, findings/observations, and disposition of each item. Makes recommendations to the Chief of Slots to enhance the effectiveness and/or efficiency of the audit process;
• Reviews and reconciles daily revenue reports upon submission ensuring compliance with the stated Rule;
• Updates pertinent data in the Central Monitoring System (CMS). Updates form DBPR-PMW-3660 daily and form DBPR-PMW-3670 monthly;
• Reconciles weekly tax remittance for each slot facility to ensure accuracy. Effectively communicates and supports financial inquiries with slot facilities. Provides revenue and financial support to the Office of Slot Operations, and creates and maintains system alerts to identify irregularities in revenue;
• Offers practical financial procedures aligned with statutes and rules while timely completing additional assignments and special projects as required. Assists in prosecution of administrative cases involving slot facilities using thorough knowledge of gaming operations and gaming procedures;
• Supports the mission and vision of the Commission and the Office of Slot Operations. Complies with all policies and procedures of the State of Florida; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of generally accepted and governmental accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Knowledge of Chapter 75-14, Florida Administrative Code.
• Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply law, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments. 
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to multi-task as well as be detail oriented.
• Ability to recognize and investigate financial irregularities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in compliance or a regulatory field, or in data analysis.
  • An associate’s degree in a business-related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualification:

• Knowledge of Gaming financial systems and audit experience.

Where you will work:

This position is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

For specific position-related questions, contact: Jose.Cuevas@flgaming.gov

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 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!

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.
• This position requires a Level 2 background screening and participation in direct deposit as a condition of employment. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct the background screening.

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.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other classification or status protected by law. The Commission does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant, employee, or group of employees unless otherwise required by law.

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 Commission values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country

and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the FGCC Office of Human Resources by phone at (850) 794-8030 or by email at ADA.Coordinator@flgaming.gov.  The FGCC requires that applicants provide notification in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

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.