ETAC Revenue Agent

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE, is seeking staff for the Excise Tax and Compliance team to ensure compliance with Nebraska tax laws. The role works within established procedures and involves taxpayer assistance, collections, record review, and inspections.

Responsibilities include assisting taxpayers with motor fuels tax programs, researching complex returns, contacting taxpayers to resolve delinquencies, and processing electronic filings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mathematics and accounting principles.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, laws, and regulations.
• Excellent data analysis and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and educate taxpayers on motor fuels tax programs, including licensing and regulations.
• Review and analyze complex tax returns and taxpayer data to determine compliance.
• Contact taxpayers by phone, email, or letter to resolve delinquency and explain consequences of non-compliance.
• Track movement of fuel between licensed filers.
• Process electronic returns on a rotating basis and research diverted loads.

Skills

Mathematics

Accounting

Tax knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in business

Job description

Job Description

The work we do matters! 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. Join the Nebraska Department of Revenue's Excise Tax and Compliance team! Under general supervision, works within established procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with Nebraska tax laws.

Work is performed in one or more of the following categories: taxpayer assistance, collections, record review and analysis, and inspections.

1. Assist and educate taxpayers on all motor fuels tax programs, including licensing; regulations; filing of tax forms; and performing basic collection and compliance functions.


2. Review, research, and analyze complex tax returns, taxpayer accounts, databases, and tax processing reports to determine compliance with tax laws and resolution.


3. Contact taxpayers by phone, email, or letter to resolve delinquency in filing of returns, payment of liabilities, results of reviews, and the consequences of non-compliance.


4. Track the movement of fuel between licensed filers.


5. Process electronic returns on a rotating basis.


6. Research diverted loads and data received from other states.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in business OR Two years of experience with tax return preparation, business ownership and operation, account research and analysis, or interpretation and application of policies, laws, rules, or regulations.


• Knowledge of: Mathematics and accounting; business operations and practices; resources available for researching laws, rules, and regulations.


• Ability to: Communicate to express clear and concise ideas; use deductive techniques to determine information sought; organize and verify data/information from computer generated reports; set priorities; relate effectively with people representing a wide variety of backgrounds; interpret difficult tax programs for taxpayers; work independently.

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.

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!

Location and Compensation

Location: Lincoln, NE | Hiring Rate: $19.474