Revenue Auditor IV at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Revenue - Agency 16



Location:

Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE



Hiring Rate:

$31.410



Job Posting:

JR2024-00007880 Revenue Auditor IV (Open)



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Job Description:

Incumbents of this classification will have the opportunity to develop management skills that may qualify them for advancement to an Audit Manager position. Under limited supervision, applies knowledge and technical expertise to resolve the most complex and sensitive audit issues related to tax compliance for the Nebraska Department of Revenue. Conducts specialized audit functions in areas such as tax incentives, audit selection, and scheduling. Reviews and approves audit findings and assessments for level 1 and 2 audits; approves the issuance of tax incentive refund claims and performs related work as assigned.


Job Duties include:
Review completed level 1 and 2 audits or other Audit Section work to determine the appropriateness of findings and conformance to standards; issue review points to the auditor in-charge; follow up on necessary changes; approve the issuance of the audit assessment, tax incentive refund claims, or other action. Plan and conduct level 3 & 4 audits. Research and analyze taxpayers' accounting system to determine the reliability of the records to be audited. Research and analyze taxpayers' organizational structure, financial and business activities to identify taxability issues and type of audit to conduct. Audit taxpayers' records to determine tax liability by utilizing statistical sampling and other complex testing techniques to analyze large amounts of records such as filed tax returns, journals, contracts, invoices, and purchases. Prepares audit work papers and review notes to document, support, and explain audit findings; submits for review and approval of Revenue Audit Manager. Communicate with taxpayers to explain the audit process, obtain records and other information, and answer questions. Present and defend findings to the taxpayer, in-charge manager, and Department level review. Appear as a witness in administrative and court proceedings for protested cases. Assign auditing duties, provide training to, and review the work of assistant auditors. Prepare feedback reports to document employee performance. Research and develop techniques, practices, and policies to address specialized Audit Section functions and non-routine auditing issues. Conduct audits or other Audit Section work requiring the use of specialized techniques, practices, or policies and train and coach others in their use.



Requirements/ Qualifications




Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting or the equivalent; with at least 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing AND current licensure as CPA with five years' experience as in-charge auditor, including one year of experience coordinating a specialized audit function, which could include but is not limited to motor fuels, tax incentives, corporation income taxes, individual income taxes, sales and use taxes, statistical sampling, data analytics, governmental auditing, corporate internal auditing, computer assisted auditing, or audit assessments.



Other: A valid driver's license.


Knowledge of: generally accepted accounting principles and/or auditing standards, practices, and procedures; financial and statistical audit principles, standards, procedures, theories; State and federal rules, regulations, and statutes pertinent to tax compliance; sampling methods sufficient to select representative samples that will permit drawing conclusions about population values at the desired level of confidence.


Ability to: communicate in person, by telephone, and in writingto gather information and explain audit procedures, or testify in hearings and court; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, taxpayers, their representatives, and others involved in the audit process; interpret and apply financial/accounting principles and instructions to analytical situations; exercise independent judgment and decisiveness in variety of settings; use computers and other office equipment; work with computer spreadsheet and data management applications; navigate computer, on-fine, and web-based accounting systems; perform data analysis to audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise; use discretion in selecting and applying established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives; provide guidance and interpretation to others, including the public and co-workers, regarding rule application, policies, procedures and standards to specific situations; apply principles of rational systems, interpret instructions to meet variations in assigned objectives; use creativity and decisiveness in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable and verifiable criteria.






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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