SALES TAX EXEMPTION COORDINATOR - 40090067

Requisition No: 872262 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: SALES TAX EXEMPTION COORDINATOR - 40090067

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 40090067 

Salary:  $20-$25/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 04/02/2026 

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JOB TYPE:    FULL TIME / OPS

POSITION LOCATION:      Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) 

Sales Tax Exemption Coordinator

OPEN COMPETITIVE

www.floridajobs.org/

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• This position assists with the administration of the Entertainment Industry Sales Tax Exemption program pursuant to s. 288.1258, F.S. This entails the following:
  • Answer programmatic questions and provide applicant assistance prior to submission, including application renewal and recovery assistance
  • Communicate with applicants regarding company and item eligibility, as well as certificate status
  • Perform applicant due diligence:
    • Research applicant company details via Sunbiz.org (or out-of-state equivalent) to determine company standing with the Division of Corporations
    • Detailed review of prior applications to research previous project and budget information and determine prior eligibility
    • Research applicant online presence (website, previous productions, etc.)
    • Detailed review of business activities, including project type, filming locations, title, and distribution method, to ensure compliance with statutory requirements
    • Detailed review of applicant financial and employment information to ensure proper submission
    • Determine compliance with s. 288.071, F.S.
  • Verify applicant production and financial information
  • Assist with application approval/denial
  • Provide certificates to applicants once issued by the Department of Revenue
  • Assist with reporting data based on applicant records to the Executive Office of the Governor and the Legislature annually via the FloridaCommerce Annual Report
  • Assist with reporting data based on applicant records to Agency leadership and the Legislature on a monthly basis
  • Maintain Reel Scout Project Management Database:
    • Sales Tax Exemption applications
    • Project and contact information
    • Client communicationReport production/project data on a regular basis
  • Work independently to plan, organize, and coordinate tasks.
  • Coordinate other tasks as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, or public-sector budgeting
• Familiarity with financial documentation, reconciliations, or grant/contract reporting (preferred but not required)
• An understanding of economic development or government programs is a plus
• Skills
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (sorting, filtering, formulas, pivot tables, forecasting)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-team coordination
• Ability to analyze numerical data and identify discrepancies or trends
• Abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain organized records
• Ability to work collaboratively with Finance and Accounting, Budget and Program teams
• Capacity to learn financial systems, reporting tools, and state processes quickly
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to develop working relationships with colleagues and partners

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

Minimum:

• High school degree or GED
• Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.
• Travel may be required up to 25% of the time

Preferred:

• Experience working within a State Agency
• Experience with the interpretation of State Statute
• Experience working database or data entry
• Experience with Sales Tax Refund programs
• Experience working within the film or entertainment industry

Pay:

$20-$25/hour

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:        

The Office of Partnership Engagement within the Division of Economic Development is responsible for working with FloridaCommerce leadership to implement strategic priorities through communication and outreach with Florida’s state and local partners, Direct Support Organizations, communities, and job creators.

The Difference You Will Make:

Your efforts will provide assistance to thousands of Floridians in the film and entertainment industry receive funding, technical assistance, and other areas of need. The film and entertainment industry is an integral part of Florida's culture, history, and economy. 

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:
•    Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities. 
•    Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work. 
•    Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
•    Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
•    Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )
• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

*  State Group Insurance coverage options+
 (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

*  Ongoing comprehensive training provided

*  Career Growth      

*  Highly skilled, professional environment

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

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.