Compliance Discovery Examiner

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Revenue is seeking an Compliance Discovery Examiner to conduct on-site and in-office reviews, document findings, and educate taxpayers on their tax obligations. You will compile work papers and use reports/databases to support recommendations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, analytical skills, and clear communication with taxpayers and Revenue staff. Position requires relevant education in bookkeeping/accounting or mathematics and either two years of related experience

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 of financial and accounting records and principles.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Math skills.
• Communication skills.
• Analytical abilities.
• Research abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Mathematics

Word

Excel

Communication

Analytical abilities

Research abilities

Education

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

Associate's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The work we do matters!

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 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 :

• 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 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.