This is responsible supervisory and administrative work assisting in directing all activities necessary for the effective operation of the Tourist Development Tax Audit Department. Work involves planning, assigning and reviewing the work of the Tax Auditors. This position involves highly specialized and technical work, including auditing of accounts registered with the Tax Collector's Office with respect to the Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax. Employees in this position serve as a deputy appointee and measure compliance with the tax returns submitted by the taxpayer for a specified period of time. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Tax Collector and requires independent judgment to accomplish requirements for job completion.
Work is reviewed through observation of results obtained conferences and reports.
Illustrative tasks Schedules audits with selected businesses. Examines books, ledgers, bank statements, and other materials used to measure income subject to the Tourist Development Tax. Communicates with taxpayer's accountants, bookkeepers, and other personnel with knowledge of the taxpayer's books and records. Compares and analyzes results of the taxpayers records with the tax returns submitted to the Tax Collector. Performs related work as assigned or required.