Fiscal Compliance Analyst
About The Position
This position is a 100% "working in office" position within the Refund Claims group of Revenue Operations. Under immediate to general supervision, the Fiscal Compliance Analyst searches, compiles, summarizes, reviews, crosschecks, and analyzes records and data related to financial transactions, reimbursement claims, and/or related operations of the Department of Revenue for compliance with established mandates. The role provides technical assistance to clients, such as vendors, claimants, contractors, taxpayers, or the general public, about the regulations, processes, forms, and procedures of documenting transactions or cost/claim reimbursements and filing summaries or reports with the appropriate agency.
Requirements
- Post high school education or training in bookkeeping, accounting, or mathematics and at least two years of related experience OR Bachelors degree with emphasis in accounting.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Knowledge of: financial reporting procedures and accounting principles and methods; a variety of advisory, data, and information resources such as financial or accounting records and reporting requirements and guidelines; computer software operating manuals; governmental/administrative rules, regulations, statutes, and guidelines; non-routine correspondence.
- Ability to: calculate addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, and decimal computations; perform mathematical operations using fractions, discounts, interest rates, ratios, and proportions; communicate verbally and in writing with other agency staff and client representatives; apply principles of and perform basic level data analysis, and interpret instructions; exercise limited independent judgment and decisiveness in a variety of settings; use a variety of office equipment; handle occasional confrontational individuals within business situations; perform basic data analysis including reviewing, categorizing, prioritizing, and/or referencing data, statutes, and guidelines; provide assistance, interpretation, and limited guidance to the public, co-workers and others regarding application of rules, policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-office and/or on site reviews of transactions, records, tax returns, or refund claims to ensure compliance with tax regulations, agreements, or other criteria governing documentation, record keeping and reporting or eligibility requirements for assigned tax program.
- Prepares work papers, spreadsheets, or review summaries to document work and support decisions or recommendations.
- Contacts taxpayers to request records of information necessary to conduct a review or to explain process and requirements.
- Respond to taxpayer requests for information and explanations regarding assigned tax programs.
- Document relevant facts, information, results, and recommendations through reports and data bases.
- Compute Nebraska adjustments for individual income tax or incentive claims for benefits.
- Discuss findings with Revenue professionals regarding information gathered or examined to resolve issues or make recommendations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
