What are the responsibilities and job description for the TAX EXAMINER 2 position at State of Nevada?
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
This position is for the Tax Examiner 2 in Las Vegas for the Department of Taxation. Tax Examiners are responsible for providing customer service to taxpayers who are registered or need to be registered for any of the tax types administered by the Department of Taxation. They are responsible for helping with new registrations, updates to existing accounts, filing and paying tax returns, and resolving any account issues. Call Center Tax Examiners assist taxpayers over the phone to resolve account issues and answer taxability questions. The incumbent is expected to gain knowledge in Sales Tax, Use Tax, and Modified Business Tax, as well as having basic knowledge of the Excise taxes administered by the Department. Duties include assisting taxpayers with e-services issues such as creating profiles, linking accounts, registering new businesses, and directing taxpayers toward regulations, statutes, or departmental publications on our website.
Tax Examiners are responsible for licensing/registration, collecting taxes and fees, and assisting taxpayers to ensure compliance with the applicable tax and registration statutes.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year experience in bookkeeping, collections, or the interpretation and application of policies, regulations and/or legal requirements equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III or Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service; OR Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as stated above; OR one year experience as a Tax Examiner I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Duties
Process tax returns; examine data for accuracy; calculate tax, penalty and interest if applicable; collect appropriate payment and post to taxpayer account.
Process applications for business licenses; examine applications to verify completeness; input information into system; research files to determine previous history; and issue licenses or one-time permits as appropriate.
Assist applicants and taxpayers with completing forms and submitting required documentation; provide information related to federal and State regulations and pertinent tax statute(s).
Maintain files by updating data to reflect name and address changes, closing of accounts, and other information.
Reconcile receipts, monies collected and corresponding documents within each category to ensure proper distribution to accounts; prepare bank deposits and required reports.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. This is the journey level in the series.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: standard bookkeeping methods in order to properly debit and credit accounts; payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions; computer spreadsheet techniques sufficient to record, track, manipulate and report data.
Ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; plan, implement and monitor clerical accounting methods and procedures; respond orally and in writing to diverse and complex inquiries regarding accounts related matters.
Skill in: mathematical computations sufficient to calculate taxes and penalties and ensure the proper balance of accounts; operating a computer terminal to maintain accounts; using a ten key calculator by touch.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - [email protected]
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .
*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
Closing Date/Time: 4/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
This position is for the Tax Examiner 2 in Las Vegas for the Department of Taxation. Tax Examiners are responsible for providing customer service to taxpayers who are registered or need to be registered for any of the tax types administered by the Department of Taxation. They are responsible for helping with new registrations, updates to existing accounts, filing and paying tax returns, and resolving any account issues. Call Center Tax Examiners assist taxpayers over the phone to resolve account issues and answer taxability questions. The incumbent is expected to gain knowledge in Sales Tax, Use Tax, and Modified Business Tax, as well as having basic knowledge of the Excise taxes administered by the Department. Duties include assisting taxpayers with e-services issues such as creating profiles, linking accounts, registering new businesses, and directing taxpayers toward regulations, statutes, or departmental publications on our website.
Tax Examiners are responsible for licensing/registration, collecting taxes and fees, and assisting taxpayers to ensure compliance with the applicable tax and registration statutes.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year experience in bookkeeping, collections, or the interpretation and application of policies, regulations and/or legal requirements equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III or Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service; OR Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as stated above; OR one year experience as a Tax Examiner I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Duties
Process tax returns; examine data for accuracy; calculate tax, penalty and interest if applicable; collect appropriate payment and post to taxpayer account.
Process applications for business licenses; examine applications to verify completeness; input information into system; research files to determine previous history; and issue licenses or one-time permits as appropriate.
Assist applicants and taxpayers with completing forms and submitting required documentation; provide information related to federal and State regulations and pertinent tax statute(s).
Maintain files by updating data to reflect name and address changes, closing of accounts, and other information.
Reconcile receipts, monies collected and corresponding documents within each category to ensure proper distribution to accounts; prepare bank deposits and required reports.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. This is the journey level in the series.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: standard bookkeeping methods in order to properly debit and credit accounts; payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions; computer spreadsheet techniques sufficient to record, track, manipulate and report data.
Ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; plan, implement and monitor clerical accounting methods and procedures; respond orally and in writing to diverse and complex inquiries regarding accounts related matters.
Skill in: mathematical computations sufficient to calculate taxes and penalties and ensure the proper balance of accounts; operating a computer terminal to maintain accounts; using a ten key calculator by touch.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - [email protected]
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .
*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
Closing Date/Time: 4/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific