Lincoln or Omaha Tax Discovery Examiner

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Revenue - Agency 16

Location:

Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate:

$20.356

Job Posting:

JR2025-00016902 Lincoln or Omaha Tax Discovery Examiner (Open)

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

Job Description:

**The Department does not sponsor non-immigrant work visas, or STEM-OPT candidates for this 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 a Discovery Examiner with the Nebraska Department of Revenue. Positions in this dynamic and exciting field are on the front lines of tax administration and education. Discovery examiners conduct on-site and in-office reviews of taxpayer documentation to ensure compliance with existing laws and regulations. After review, they compile work papers to help assist the taxpayer in voluntarily report any existing liabilities to the State. They provide taxpayers education specific to their business to ensure future compliance.

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.    Prepares workpapers or spreadsheets to document work.

3.    Contacts 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 data bases.

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 Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting.

Preferred 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. 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
• Ability for limited travel, including extended hours

 

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.