Auditor I (Statewide)

Overview

The Department of Revenue is the primary agency for collecting tax revenues that support state and local governments in Mississippi.

About the Position

Please note: This position is STATEWIDE

Entry-level Auditors may be responsible for the following audit functions: Initiate contact with taxpayers concerning audits of various tax types, application of knowledge of professional accounting principles as well as state tax laws, regulations and policies in the performance of tax audits, prepare audit reports making additional tax assessments or refunds of various tax types based on data provided by taxpayers and audit procedures used, communicating audit results with taxpayers, and represent the Department of Revenue in appeals of tax audits. This position could also perform accounting functions, which could include the disbursement of agency funds in accordance with approved policies and procedures, divert tax collections in compliance with State laws, rules and regulations. interpretation of fiscal, tax and employment legislation while acting as fiscal advisor to agency administrators and administration of employee compensation and benefit plans. Some in and out of state travel may be required.

What you'll need to be successful

The ability to maintain a professional attitude and integrity, ability to learn and apply tax law, policies, and procedures, be proficient in using Microsoft Excel workbook, ability to communicate with taxpayers and tax professionals in verbal and written form, ability to multitask and manage assigned tasks

Minimum qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting or accounting/data processing

OR

Bachelor’s Degree including a minimum of 24 hours of accounting as identified below:

Including 18 hours in the following courses:

• Principles of Accounting I and II
• Intermediate Accounting I and II
• Federal Income Tax
• Auditing

6 hours selected from the following courses:

• Cost Accounting
• Advanced Accounting
• Business Law
• Advanced Auditing
• Accounting Systems
• Managerial Accounting
• Advanced Federal Income Tax
• Auditing Problems

Benefits: Remote work opportunities, travel, mileage reimbursement, flexible work hours, CPA Benefits Program, Retirement Pan, Deferred Compensation Plan, Group Health Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,500.00 - $53,912.93 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clinton, MS 39056: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clinton, MS 39056

Salary : $51,500 - $53,913