Discovery Examiner

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In-Office
22-22 Hourly
Junior
Social Impact
The Role
Conduct on-site and in-office reviews of taxpayer records to ensure compliance, prepare workpapers and spreadsheets, contact and educate taxpayers, document findings and recommendations, respond to information requests, and collaborate with Revenue professionals. Position may require limited travel and extended hours.
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Hiring Agency:

Revenue - Agency 16


Location:

Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE


Hiring Rate:

$21.855


Job Posting:

JR2026-00027623 Discovery Examiner (Open)


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

07-15-2026


Job Description:

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


 

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 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

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's degree in accounting (alternative to above education/experience)
  • At least six hours in accounting
  • Work experience in federal or state taxation
  • Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation
  • Knowledge of financial and accounting records and principles
  • Intermediate working knowledge of Word and Excel
  • Math skills
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical abilities
  • Research abilities
  • Ability for limited travel including extended hours (position-specific)
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