Temporary Office Associate II at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65



Location:

Lincoln Job Posting



Hiring Rate:

$15.957



Classification Salary Range:

$15.96 - $23.52



Job Posting:

JR2023-00001408 Temporary Office Associate II (Open)



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



Job Description:

Join the team at the Department of Revenue this Tax Season! Training provided!


An employee in this position performs unique technical operations and corrections to taxpayer accounts, computer generated listings, and inquiries. This involves extensive research and analysis through use of paper and electronic listings, PC programs, and OnBase. This position performs extensive reviews of documentation. This involves daily oral and written communication on technical details of tax rules and regulations, with teammates.


Job Duties include:
1. Processing returns and/or refund claims. This includes performing the following on a semi-regular basis: opening mail, sorting of like tax forms, validation of documents, reconciliation of deposits, data entry and document preparation.


2. Edit and correction of tax returns and applications for various tax programs.


3. Written and telephone communication regarding the information contained on tax returns, applications, and refund claims.


4. Corrections of errors on tax returns and applications through computer listings. These errors may be caused by incorrect information contained on a return or application, may be an error made in previous processing steps.


5. Training peers.


6. Sharing information, identifying possible problems and formulating solutions.


7. Assists with other functions as the need arises.



Requirements/Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment, or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency.


OR Experience in customer service or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers and office equipment.


Knowledge of: Web and PC software applications, general accounting principles, and business office procedures.


Skills in: Operation of PC, calculator, and other basic office machines.


Ability to: Communicate effectively by telephone, face-to-face, and in writing with tax preparers, taxpayers, teammates, and supervisors. Research and analyze accounts; recognize errors during review of tax returns, applications, and reports. Apply various policies, procedures and instructions in the area of tax administration; work on broad assignments with responsibility for daily decision-making; organize and coordinate daily functions.






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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, 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.



Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.