Fiscal Compliance Analyst

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiscal Compliance Analyst works under immediate to general supervision to search, compile, summarize, review, cross-check, and analyze records and data related to tax filings, financial transactions, reimbursement claims, and related organizational operations for compliance with established mandates. The role provides technical assistance to vendors, claimants, contractors, taxpayers, and the public regarding regulations, processes, forms, and procedures for documenting transactions or reimbursements and processing tax returns or filing reports with the appropriate agency. Related work may be assigned. This is an in-office-only position located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Department does not sponsor STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

Requirements

Post-high-school education or training in bookkeeping, accounting, or mathematics and at least two years of related experience; alternatively, a bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting.
Knowledge of financial reporting procedures and accounting principles and methods.
Knowledge of advisory, data, and information resources, including financial or accounting records and reporting requirements and guidelines.
Knowledge of computer software operating programs.
Knowledge of governmental and administrative rules, regulations, statutes, and guidelines, and federal and state tax information.
Knowledge of non-routine correspondence.
Ability to perform arithmetic computations, including percentages and decimals, and mathematical operations using fractions, discounts, interest rates, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with agency staff and client representatives.
Ability to apply principles of and perform basic-level data analysis and interpret instructions.
Ability to exercise limited independent judgment and decisiveness in a variety of settings.
Ability to use a variety of office equipment.
Ability to handle occasional confrontational individuals in business situations.
Ability to review, categorize, prioritize, and reference data, statutes, and guidelines as part of basic data analysis.
Ability to provide assistance, interpretation, and limited guidance to the public, co-workers, and others regarding how rules, policies, procedures, and standards apply to specific situations.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site and/or in-office reviews of transactions, records, tax returns, or refund claims for compliance with tax regulations, agreements, documentation and record-keeping requirements, reporting criteria, or eligibility requirements for an assigned tax program.
Process returns or prepare work papers, spreadsheets, or review summaries to document work and support decisions or recommendations.
Contact taxpayers to request records or information and explain processes and requirements.
Respond to taxpayer requests for information and explanations regarding assigned tax programs.
Document relevant facts, information, results, and recommendations through reports and databases.
Compute Nebraska adjustments for individual income tax.
Discuss findings with Revenue professionals regarding gathered or examined information to resolve issues or make recommendations.