Revenue Officer 2

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Taxation is hiring a Revenue Officer 2 for its Revenue/Compliance Section in Carson City or Reno. Under general supervision, the position investigates suspected noncompliance with tax laws and policies, conducts collection and compliance activities, and works with taxpayers to resolve delinquent tax accounts. Investigations may include examining governmental, bank, court, credit, and other records; identifying taxpayer assets and liabilities; and assessing ability to pay. The role also involves collecting delinquent taxes, explaining tax liabilities and procedures, assisting with tax forms, establishing payment agreements, and informing businesses about applicable tax requirements. Officers may serve tax levies, participate in business lock-and-seal actions and property seizures, inventory and transport seized property, and assist with public auctions. They maintain detailed collection records, prepare investigative cases, and may present cases or testify before hearings officers, boards, commissions, and courts.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent education.
Two years managing a small business or a branch of a major activity in a large business, including responsibility for collecting delinquent accounts and authority to grant, adjust, and arrange credit terms; or two years as a collection agent in a collections agency, including authority to grant, adjust, and arrange credit terms; or two years of professional experience in tax and revenue investigation, collection, and/or enforcement in a government, insurance, or financial setting, including one year in collections; or one year as a Revenue Officer I or Tax Examiner II in Nevada State service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of tax or monetary revenue collection techniques and procedures; investigative methods and information sources for reviewing suspected tax and revenue nonpayment; and enforcement of tax or revenue collection laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.
Ability to establish payment schedules based on taxpayer income and assets; testify at hearings; maintain accurate financial records using computer equipment; prepare and maintain collection documentation; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with taxpayers, attorneys, representatives, accountants, Department staff, and others.

Responsibilities

Investigate complaints by examining computer records and files, determine whether complaints are legitimate, and identify steps to correct improprieties.
Investigate suspected noncompliance through field investigations, research of Department and other governmental records, and other research techniques; initiate collection and compliance activities as needed.
Collect delinquent tax payments; contact taxpayers about tax liabilities; visit businesses to collect payments; help taxpayers complete tax returns; issue receipts; and inform opening or closing businesses about applicable tax laws, regulations, and liabilities.
Investigate delinquent accounts to determine collectibility and ability to pay; analyze account, credit, and asset information; document findings; and periodically follow up on uncollectible accounts.
Serve tax levies and participate in business lock-and-seal actions and property seizures; inventory seized assets, transport seized goods to storage, and assist with public auctions.
Prepare and maintain records and reports of collection activity, receipts, monies collected, payment histories, taxpayer contacts, uncollected taxes, and deposits.
Assist taxpayers and representatives with tax forms, check mathematical calculations, answer general tax questions, and explain tax laws and departmental and divisional policies.
Maintain contacts with business representatives, taxpayers, bankers, lawyers, law enforcement officials, and tax auditors to locate taxpayers and collect delinquent taxes.
Establish payment agreements and explain payment amounts, interest rates, collateral, procedures, and penalties for failure to pay.
Prepare investigative and other cases against non-compliant taxpayers, present cases, and provide testimony before hearings officers, boards, commissions, and courts.
Perform related duties as assigned.