Licensing Specialist - Lakeland

The Licensing Specialist coordinates, obtains, and maintains business licensing for all Publix locations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local business licensing requirements. 

Responsibilities include:

• researching and obtaining business licenses, permits and registrations for Publix locations
• maintaining and renewing expiring business licenses, permits and registrations
• communicating with Publix store management, state and local governments and law enforcement officials
• project managing and providing status updates to management on the various licenses (business tax receipts, occupational license, beverage licenses, etc).
• performing various additional licensing related tasks necessary to comply with federal, state and local regulatory requirements. 

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Legal, Finance, Accounting or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience
• 3 years’ experience in an analytical field
• knowledge of licensing research methods – including internet research, review of ordinances and statutes and contact with state, county and city regulatory agencies
• ability to process a high volume of work accurately including good time management skills
• ability to plan and organize projects to meet deadlines
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• skilled  in verbal and written communication skills
• attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
• ability to complete tasks independently with little supervision
• ability to work well with others and coordinate their work on license renewals
• exhibit professionalism and the ability to deal with confidential subject matter
• excellent attendance and punctuality
• show enthusiasm, initiative and be self-motivated
• ability to positively influence a team synergy
• commitment to continuous quality improvement
• commitment to Publix and our mission
• basic knowledge of Adobe and License HQ
• intermediate knowledge of Publix systems, including SAP, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access) applications
• ability to work a variable schedule to meet business needs
• willingness to travel as needed for business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal, Finance, Accounting or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience
• 4 years’ experience in an analytical field
• Notary and/or Paralegal Studies Certification
• knowledge of various federal, state and local licensing requirements.
• ability to resolve disputes using negotiation skills
• research skills including the ability to interpret and comprehend legal documents, state and federal statutes, and local ordinances
• Advanced knowledge of Publix systems, including SAP, Adobe, License HQ and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access) applications

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Details

Compensation Type: Hourly Paid

Frequency of Pay: Weekly

Minimum Base Pay: 25.00

Maximum Base Pay: 34.50

Potential Annual Base Pay: 52,000 - 71,760

Address: 1936 George Jenkins Blvd

City: Lakeland

State: Florida

Zip Code: 33815-3760