Motor Fuels Revenue Agent

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Revenue is hiring a Motor Fuels Revenue Agent for its Motor Fuels Tax and Compliance team in Lincoln, Nebraska. Under general supervision and within established procedures and guidelines, the position helps ensure compliance with Nebraska tax laws. Work may involve taxpayer assistance, collections, record review and analysis, and inspections. This is a 100% in-office position.

The role assists and educates taxpayers about motor fuels tax programs, reviews and analyzes returns and accounts, communicates with taxpayers to resolve delinquencies and review outcomes, tracks fuel movement between licensed filers, processes electronic returns on a rotating basis, and researches diverted loads and information received from other states. The Department does not sponsor STEM Optional Practical Training or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in business, or 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.
• Knowledge of mathematics and accounting, business operations and practices, and resources for researching laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to use deductive techniques to determine information sought.
• Ability to organize and verify data and information from computer-generated reports.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently.
• Ability to relate effectively to people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to interpret difficult tax programs for taxpayers.

Responsibilities

• Assist and educate taxpayers on motor fuels tax programs, including licensing, regulations, tax-form filing, and basic collection and compliance functions.
• Review, research, and analyze complex tax returns, taxpayer accounts, databases, and tax processing reports to determine compliance and resolve issues.
• Contact taxpayers by phone, email, or letter regarding delinquent returns, unpaid liabilities, review results, and 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility varying by position, agency, and employment status.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree