Apply for the Licensing Specialist – Lakeland job opening.Licensing Specialist – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 37018BR
Department: Finance
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Apr 28, 2026

$50 - 70k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

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.

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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 multi-task and handle large volumes of work at accurately including good time management skills
• Ability to plan and organize projects to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Skilled in oral and written communication
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
• Ability to complete tasks independently and with little supervision
• Ability to work 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 team synergy
• Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement
• Commitment to Publix and our mission
• 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

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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
• Strong negotiation skills
• Research skills including the ability to interpret and comprehend legal documents, state and federal statues, 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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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

​​​​​For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

***Relocation/Household Good Shipment Allowance will NOT be provided.***

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