Tax Examiner 2

State of Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Motor Carrier Division, in Las Vegas. The division regulates motor carriers and the fuel industry through customer service, education, and equitable administration of Nevada laws. Tax Examiners assist commercial motor vehicle carriers with special fuel tax returns by applying International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) rules, the International Registration Plan (IRP), and federal motor carrier regulations. They also assist motor carriers with licensing and annual renewal application requirements.

The role reviews and approves documentation for fuel usage refunds and exemptions, commercial vehicle registration and titling, and special fuel/IFTA tax matters. Responsibilities include verifying accuracy, calculating and processing taxes and refunds, and calculating and collecting penalties, interest, fines, and sanctions related to delinquent payments and filings. Tax Examiners maintain working relationships with out-of-state counterparts, state agencies, local municipalities, and agency staff. The position requires knowledge of state and federal motor carrier regulations, including IRP, IFTA, Nevada Revised Statutes, and Nevada Administrative Code.

Tax Examiners are responsible for licensing and registration, collecting taxes and fees, and assisting taxpayers in complying with applicable tax and registration statutes. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of journey-level duties in the series. Employment is subject to an FBI fingerprint clearance check. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; the DMV cannot sponsor an employment visa.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in bookkeeping, collections, or interpreting and applying policies, regulations, and/or legal requirements equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III or Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service; or high school graduation or equivalent and three years of such experience; or one year of experience as a Tax Examiner I in Nevada State service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of standard bookkeeping methods to properly debit and credit accounts.
• Working knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Working knowledge of computer spreadsheet techniques to record, track, manipulate, and report data.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, implement, and monitor clerical accounting methods and procedures.
• Ability to respond orally and in writing to diverse and complex account-related inquiries.
• Mathematical skills sufficient to calculate taxes and penalties and ensure proper account balances.
• Skill in operating a computer terminal to maintain accounts.
• Skill in using a ten-key calculator by touch.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must undergo an FBI fingerprint clearance check.

Responsibilities

• Process tax returns; examine data for accuracy; calculate tax, penalties, and interest when applicable; collect payments and post them to taxpayer accounts.
• Process business license applications by checking completeness, entering information into the system, researching prior history, and issuing licenses or one-time permits as appropriate.
• Assist applicants and taxpayers with forms and required documentation, and provide information about federal and state regulations and relevant tax statutes.
• Maintain files and update information for name and address changes, account closures, and other account details.
• Reconcile receipts, collected monies, and related documents to ensure proper distribution to accounts; prepare bank deposits and required reports.
• Review and approve documents for fuel usage refunds and exemptions and commercial vehicle registration and titling.
• Verify, calculate, and process special fuel/IFTA taxes and tax refunds.
• Calculate and collect penalties, interest, fines, and sanctions associated with delinquent payments and filing requirements.
• Assist commercial motor vehicle carriers with special fuel tax returns and licensing or annual renewal requirements.
• Maintain working relationships with out-of-state counterparts, state agencies, local municipalities, and other agency staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level