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Job Description:
This position is a 100% "working in office" position.
This position is in the Refund Claims group of Revenue Operations.
Under immediate to general supervision, searches, compiles, summarizes, reviews, crosscheck, and analyzes records and data related to financial transactions, reimbursement claims, and/or related operations of the Department of Revenue for compliance with established mandates. Provide technical assistance to clients, such as vendors, claimants, contractors, taxpayers, or the general public, about the regulations, processes, forms, and procedures of documenting transactions or cost/claim reimbursements and filing summaries or reports with the appropriate agency; performs related work as assigned.
Job Duties include:
1. Conduct in-office and/or on site reviews of transactions, records, tax returns, or refund claims to ensure compliance with tax regulations, agreements, or other criteria governing documentation, record keeping and reporting or eligibility requirements for assigned tax program.
2. Prepares work papers, spreadsheets, or review summaries to document work and support decisions or recommendations.
3. Contacts taxpayers to request records of information necessary to conduct a review or to explain process and requirements.
4. Respond to taxpayer requests for information and explanations regarding assigned tax programs.
5. Document relevant facts, information, results, and recommendations through reports and data bases.
6. Compute Nebraska adjustments for individual income tax or incentive claims for benefits.
7. Discuss findings with Revenue professionals regarding information gathered or examined 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.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge of: financial reporting procedures and accounting principles and methods; a variety of advisory, data, and information resources such as financial or accounting records and reporting requirements and guidelines; computer software operating manuals; governmental/administrative rules, regulations, statutes, and guidelines; non-routine correspondence.
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; perform basic data analysis including reviewing, categorizing, prioritizing, and/or referencing data, statutes, and guidelines; provide assistance, interpretation, and limited guidance to the public, co-workers and others regarding application of rules, policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
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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.
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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 plus at least two years of related experience
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting
- Knowledge of financial reporting procedures and accounting principles and methods
- Knowledge of financial or accounting records, reporting requirements, and guidelines
- Knowledge of governmental and administrative rules, regulations, statutes, and guidelines
- Ability to perform mathematical operations involving percentages, decimals, fractions, discounts, interest rates, ratios, and proportions
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with agency staff and client representatives
- Ability to perform basic data analysis and interpret instructions
- Ability to apply rules, policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations
- Ability to handle occasional confrontational individuals in business situations
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