Compliance Discovery Examiner

Do you enjoy helping and educating other people? If so, you should consider a career as an Examiner with the Nebraska Department of Revenue.

About Nebraska Government

• The work we do matters!
• Do you enjoy solving puzzles?
• Are you detail oriented?

Responsibilities

• 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.
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• 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

• Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Optional Practical Training (OPT) (Form I-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. This position is a 100% "working in office" position.
• 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.
• 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

Preferred

• At least six hours in accounting.
• Work experience in federal or state taxation.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefit package, great work-life balance, and ample paid time off.
• You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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.
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.

Hiring Agency

Revenue - Agency 16 Location: Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE Hiring Rate: $21.855 Job Posting: JR2026-00029952 Compliance Discovery Examiner (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-12-2026 Job Description: The Department does NOT sponsor

Positions in this dynamic and exciting field are on the front lines of tax administration and education.

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