State of Nebraska
Revenue Tax Specialist
– State of Nebraska
Job Posting: JR2025-00021475 – Revenue Tax Specialist (Open)
Job Description Under limited supervision, this position provides program expertise for assessing property in Nebraska, focusing on valuing centrally assessed property such as railroads, public service utilities, carlines and air carriers. The successful candidate will also assist teammates in compiling statutorily required administrative reports, reviewing proposed policies, legislation, regulations, and information guides, and answering questions from county officials and taxpayers. This position directly administers current tax policy in concert with other divisions of the Department of Revenue and uses a wide range of professional knowledge to complete assignments of broad scope and considerable importance to the agency.
Job Duties
Values centrally assessed property such as railroads, public service utilities, carlines and air carriers by analyzing company and industry information.
Resolves complex problems where the programs have changed and resolution rests upon a thorough and current knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, processes, and procedures.
Examines, researches, and resolves tax program issues arising from correspondence, protests, county official contact, taxpayer contact, and assignments.
Investigates, analyzes, researches, and presents proposed policies, processes, legislation, and regulations in assigned programs.
Monitors, analyzes, and interprets legislative and policy developments.
Develops policies, regulations, and procedures to address changes or compliance needs for new legislation, reporting, central assessment, administration of the real property tax credit act and other assigned programs.
Coordinates and/or leads the implementation of changes to policies, regulations, and procedures.
Interprets and applies policies, regulations, and procedures within Revenue, with county officials, and taxpayers.
Coordinates special projects assigned by the Property Tax Administrator and manager relating to new processes and procedures to ensure transparency.
Coordinates communication to taxpayers, county officials, and internal staff.
Develops external educational presentations and information guides for county officials and taxpayers.
Presents educational programs at workshops, conventions, and webinars to keep attorneys, accountants, and county officials current with the tax programs.
Appraises and communicates with companies or industries for which the Property Tax Administrator is statutorily responsible for determining taxable value.
Requirements & Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's Degree in business, accounting, or a related financial field and one year of experience in tax program research and analysis. Alternatively, increasingly responsible work experience in business, accounting, or finance may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, in addition to one year of experience in tax program research and analysis.
Preferred qualifications:
Audit experience; complex tax program experience.
Other requirements:
Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent transportation.
Knowledge of Department of Revenue programs, policies, procedures, processes, regulations, and directives; administration of exemption issues.
Skills: Presenting persuasive arguments; data analysis, organizing and implementing processes; preparing clear and cogent written material.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people; interpret state and federal statutes; conduct independent research and analysis of complex issues through federal and state statutes and regulations.
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 at the link: 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, 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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– State of Nebraska
Job Posting: JR2025-00021475 – Revenue Tax Specialist (Open)
Job Description Under limited supervision, this position provides program expertise for assessing property in Nebraska, focusing on valuing centrally assessed property such as railroads, public service utilities, carlines and air carriers. The successful candidate will also assist teammates in compiling statutorily required administrative reports, reviewing proposed policies, legislation, regulations, and information guides, and answering questions from county officials and taxpayers. This position directly administers current tax policy in concert with other divisions of the Department of Revenue and uses a wide range of professional knowledge to complete assignments of broad scope and considerable importance to the agency.
Job Duties
Values centrally assessed property such as railroads, public service utilities, carlines and air carriers by analyzing company and industry information.
Resolves complex problems where the programs have changed and resolution rests upon a thorough and current knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, processes, and procedures.
Examines, researches, and resolves tax program issues arising from correspondence, protests, county official contact, taxpayer contact, and assignments.
Investigates, analyzes, researches, and presents proposed policies, processes, legislation, and regulations in assigned programs.
Monitors, analyzes, and interprets legislative and policy developments.
Develops policies, regulations, and procedures to address changes or compliance needs for new legislation, reporting, central assessment, administration of the real property tax credit act and other assigned programs.
Coordinates and/or leads the implementation of changes to policies, regulations, and procedures.
Interprets and applies policies, regulations, and procedures within Revenue, with county officials, and taxpayers.
Coordinates special projects assigned by the Property Tax Administrator and manager relating to new processes and procedures to ensure transparency.
Coordinates communication to taxpayers, county officials, and internal staff.
Develops external educational presentations and information guides for county officials and taxpayers.
Presents educational programs at workshops, conventions, and webinars to keep attorneys, accountants, and county officials current with the tax programs.
Appraises and communicates with companies or industries for which the Property Tax Administrator is statutorily responsible for determining taxable value.
Requirements & Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's Degree in business, accounting, or a related financial field and one year of experience in tax program research and analysis. Alternatively, increasingly responsible work experience in business, accounting, or finance may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, in addition to one year of experience in tax program research and analysis.
Preferred qualifications:
Audit experience; complex tax program experience.
Other requirements:
Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent transportation.
Knowledge of Department of Revenue programs, policies, procedures, processes, regulations, and directives; administration of exemption issues.
Skills: Presenting persuasive arguments; data analysis, organizing and implementing processes; preparing clear and cogent written material.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people; interpret state and federal statutes; conduct independent research and analysis of complex issues through federal and state statutes and regulations.
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 at the link: 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, 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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