Discovery Examiner Senior

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Discovery Examiner Senior oversees the work of Discovery Examiners and independently completes more complex examinations. Discovery Examiners conduct on-site and in-office examinations of taxpayer documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations, educate taxpayers about their tax obligations, compile examination information, and assist taxpayers in voluntarily reporting discovered liabilities to the Department of Revenue. This is an in-office-only position based in Lincoln or Omaha, Nebraska. Limited travel, including extended hours, is required.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in business plus two years of experience in tax return preparation, business ownership and operation, account research and analysis, or interpretation and application of policies, laws, rules, or regulations; or three years of increasingly responsible experience in one or more of those areas.
Valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Ability to travel to a limited extent, including working extended hours.
Knowledge of financial and accounting records and principles.
Intermediate working knowledge of Word and Excel.
Math skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical abilities.
Research abilities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and assign work to examiners with limited supervision.
Assist in training Discovery Examiners.
Monitor examiners’ work performance and provide input to supervisors for initial probation and performance evaluations.
Resolve complex issues and accounts that examiners cannot resolve.
Review and correct, when necessary, work papers prepared by Discovery Examiners before submission for issuance.
Provide insight to help develop process improvements for accomplishing Tax Discovery work more efficiently.
Act as a subject matter expert and lead within Tax Discovery and support examiners in resolving difficult or complicated tax issues.
Assist the supervisor with revenue postings, monthly reports, and other assignments as needed.
Complete complex examinations independently.