This is technical work which involves the auditing of accounts registered with the Tax Collector's Office with respect to the Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax. Employees in this position measure compliance with the tax returns submitted by the taxpayer for a specified period of time. Work is accomplished under the general supervision of the Tax Auditor Manager and 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 and performs scheduled field audits with selected businesses. Examines books, ledgers, bank statements and other materials used to measure income subject to the Tourist Development Tax. Communicates with taxpayers, accountants, bookkeepers and other personnel with knowledge of the taxpayers books and records. Provides procedures and techniques to assist in insuring registration compliance. Conducts desk audit investigations of non-compliance.