Compliance Discovery Examiner

State-of-Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Great work-life balance

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Compliance Discovery Examiner in Lincoln, NE to conduct on-site and in-office reviews to ensure tax compliance and educate taxpayers. You will prepare workpapers, request records, and document findings to support voluntary reporting of liabilities to the State.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, proficiency in Word/Excel, and solid communication, analytical, and research skills. This is an in-office position with benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Post high school education or training in bookkeeping, accounting, or mathematics with at least two years of related experience.
• Associate degree in finance or accounting is acceptable.
• Six hours in accounting as part of education or coursework.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site and in-office reviews to ensure compliance.
• Prepare workpapers or spreadsheets to document work.
• Contact taxpayers to request records of information or to explain process and requirements.
• Respond to taxpayer requests for information and explanations.
• Document relevant facts, information, results, and recommendations through reports and databases.
• Discuss findings with Revenue professionals to resolve issues or make recommendations.

Skills

Financial and accounting knowledge

Word

Excel

Math skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Research abilities

Education

Associate degree in finance or accounting

Post high school education or training in bookkeeping, accounting, or mathematics

Six hours in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Compliance Discovery Examiner (Open)

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Revenue - Agency 16

Location: Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate: $21.855

Job Posting: JR2026-00029063

Job Description

The Department does NOT sponsor 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. 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

• Conduct on-site and/or in-office reviews to ensure compliance.
• Prepare workpapers or spreadsheets to document work.
• Contact taxpayers to request records of information or to explain process and requirements.
• Respond to taxpayer requests for information and explanations.
• Document relevant facts, information, results, and recommendation through reports and databases.
• 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

• 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.

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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!