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Compliance Discovery Examiner

State of Nebraska
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Omaha, NE, US

Salary

$21.85 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • The Nebraska Department of Revenue is hiring a Compliance Discovery Examiner with a starting salary of $21.855 per hour.
  • Candidates should have post high school education or training in bookkeeping, accounting, or mathematics, along with at least two years of related experience.
  • This position requires a strong attention to detail and involves conducting reviews of taxpayer documentation to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • The role is office-based and may include limited travel, and applicants must possess a valid driver's license for transportation.
  • The State of Nebraska offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and professional development opportunities.

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Hiring Agency:

Revenue - Agency 16


Location:

Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE


Hiring Rate:

$21.855


Job Posting:

JR2026-00029063 Compliance Discovery Examiner (Open)


Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-17-2026


Job Description:

**The Department does NOT sponsor Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Optional Practical Training (OPT) (Form I-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.**

This position is a 100% "working in office" position.

Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you detail oriented? Do you enjoy helping and educating other people?

If so, you should consider a career as an Examiner with the Nebraska Department of Revenue. Positions in this dynamic and exciting field are on the front lines of tax administration and education. Examiners conduct on-site and in-office reviews of taxpayer documentation to ensure compliance with existing laws and regulations and provide education specific to their tax obligations. After review, they compile work papers to assist taxpayers to voluntarily report any existing liabilities to the State.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, great work-life balance, and ample paid time off.


 

Job Duties Include:

1. Conduct on-site and/or in-office reviews to ensure compliance.

2. Prepare workpapers or spreadsheets to document work.

3. Contact taxpayers to request records of information or to explain process and requirements.

4. Respond to taxpayer requests for information and explanations.

5. Document relevant facts, information, results, and recommendation through reports and databases.

6. Discuss findings with Revenue professionals to resolve issues or make recommendations


 

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school education or training in bookkeeping, accounting, or mathematics and at least two years of related experience; OR associate’s degree in finance or accounting.

Preferred Qualifications: At least six hours in accounting. Work experience in federal or state taxation.

Other: Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The successful candidate will have:

  • Knowledge of financial and accounting records and principles
  • Intermediate working knowledge of Word and Excel
  • Math skills
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical abilities
  • Research abilities
  • For a position in Discovery, an applicant must have the ability for limited travel including extended hours.


 

If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.




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