Discovery Examiner

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Revenue - Agency 16

Location:

Lincoln NE Omaha NE

Hiring Rate:

$21.374

Job Posting:

JR2026- Discovery Examiner (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

0

Job Description:

**The Department does NOT sponsor Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Optional Practical Training (OPT) (Form I-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.**

This position is an in office position only.

Do you enjoy solving puzzles Are you detail oriented Do you enjoy helping and educating other people

If so you should consider a career as an Examiner with the Nebraska Department of Revenue. Positions in this dynamic and exciting field are on the front lines of tax administration and education. Examiners conduct on-site and in-office reviews of taxpayer documentation to ensure compliance with existing laws and regulations and provide education specific to their tax obligations. After review they compile work papers to do the following:

Discovery and Nexus. Assist the taxpayer to voluntarily report any existing liabilities to the State.

Incentives. Educate the taxpayer on their eligibility for tax incentive benefits and correct prior filings.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package great work-life balance and ample paid time off.

Job Duties include:

Conduct on-site and/or in-office reviews to ensure compliance.

Prepare workpapers or spreadsheets to document work.

Contact taxpayers to request records of information or to explain process and requirements.

Respond to taxpayer requests for information and explanations.

Document relevant facts information results and recommendation through reports and databases.

Discuss findings with Revenue professionals to resolve issues or make recommendations.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school education or training in bookkeeping accounting or mathematics and at least two years of related experience; OR Bachelors degree with emphasis in accounting.

Preferred Qualifications: At least six hours in experience in federal or state taxation.

Other: Valid drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge of: financial reporting procedures and accounting principles and methods.

Ability to: calculate addition subtraction multiplication division percentage and decimal computations; perform mathematical operations using fractions discounts interest rates ratios and proportions; communicate verbally and in writing with other agency staff and client representatives; apply principles of and perform basic level data analysis and interpret instructions; exercise limited independent judgment and decisiveness in a variety of settings; use a variety of office equipment; handle occasional confrontational individuals within business situations.

(For a position in Discovery applicant must have the ability for limited travel including extended hours.)

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