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Job Description:
This position is a 100% "working in office" position.
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 assist taxpayers to voluntarily report any existing liabilities to the State.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, great work-life balance, and ample paid time off.
Job Duties Include:
1. Conduct on-site and/or in-office reviews to ensure compliance.
2. Prepare workpapers or spreadsheets to document work.
3. Contact taxpayers to request records of information or to explain process and requirements.
4. Respond to taxpayer requests for information and explanations.
5. Document relevant facts, information, results, and recommendation through reports and databases.
6. 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 associate’s degree in finance or accounting.
Preferred Qualifications: At least six hours in accounting. Work experience in federal or state taxation.
Other: Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The successful candidate will have:
- Knowledge of financial and accounting records and principles
- Intermediate working knowledge of Word and Excel
- Math skills
- Communication skills
- Analytical abilities
- Research abilities
- For a position in Discovery, an applicant must have the ability for limited travel including extended hours.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Skills Required
- Post-high-school education or training in bookkeeping, accounting, or mathematics and at least two years of related experience
- Associate degree in finance or accounting
- At least six hours of accounting coursework
- Work experience in federal or state taxation
- Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation
- Knowledge of financial and accounting records and principles
- Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Math skills
- Communication skills
- Analytical abilities
- Research abilities
- Ability for limited travel, including extended hours, for a Discovery position
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Retirement Support — Retirement plan is considered excellent and a central reason total compensation feels strong. Long-term security is positioned as offsetting lower base wages.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is described as comprehensive within a benefits package that helps balance modest hourly pay. Coverage is viewed alongside retirement as a core component of overall value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid leave is included within the comprehensive package and contributes to perceived total compensation value. The breadth of time off helps make moderate salaries more workable.
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What We Do
The Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs is a state agency dedicated to providing support, benefits, and assistance to veterans and their dependents within Nebraska.
