Motor Fuels Revenue Agent

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of Nebraska’s Motor Fuels Tax and Compliance team in Lincoln, NE seeks a Revenue Agent to ensure tax law compliance and assist taxpayers. This 100% in-office role focuses on licensing, filing, and basic collection activities.

The position conducts data reviews, analyzes complex tax returns, and contacts taxpayers to resolve delinquencies. Strong communication and data organization skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in business or two years of experience with tax return preparation, business ownership and operation, or interpretation of policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of mathematics, accounting, and business operations; ability to research laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly, organize data, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist and educate taxpayers on motor fuels tax programs, licensing, regulations, filing forms, and basic collection tasks.
• Review complex tax returns, taxpayer accounts, databases, and reports to determine compliance.
• Contact taxpayers by phone, email, or letter to resolve delinquency and inform consequences of non-compliance.
• Track movement of fuel between licensed filers.
• Process electronic returns on a rotating basis.
• Research diverted loads and data from other states.

Skills

Mathematics

Accounting

Policy research resources

Education

Associate’s Degree in business

Two years of related tax/accounting experience

Job description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Revenue - Agency 16 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $19.474 Job Posting: JR2026-00030151 Motor Fuels Revenue Agent (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-13-2026

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. Join the Nebraska Department of Revenue's Motor Fuels 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.

Job Duties

• Assist and educate taxpayers on all motor fuels tax programs, including licensing; regulations; filing of tax forms; and performing basic collection and compliance functions.
• Review, research, and analyze complex tax returns, taxpayer accounts, databases, and tax processing reports to determine compliance with tax laws and resolution.
• 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.
• Track the movement of fuel between licensed filers.
• Process electronic returns on a rotating basis.
• Research diverted loads and data received from other states.

Requirements / 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!