Auditor - Tax Job Jackson area,Mississippi USA,Accounting

Position: Auditor I - Income Tax

Job Title

Auditing Tax Returns, Reconciling Accounts, Reviewing Amended Returns, Approving Refunds, Conducting Tax Credit Reviews, Attending Tax Appeal Hearings, Reviewing Correspondence Submitted by Taxpayers, Answering Calls and Emails Regarding the Application of Tax Laws

Job Description

In this position, you will be responsible for auditing tax returns, reconciling accounts, reviewing amended returns, approving refunds, conducting tax credit reviews, attending tax appeal hearings and reviewing correspondence submitted by taxpayers. You will also be answering calls and emails regarding the application of tax laws, of which you will have to respond in a timely and efficient manner.

Benefits Offered

Flexible Work Hours, CPA Benefits Program, Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, Group Health Insurance, Some Travel—Occasional Overnight, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation and Sick Time.

What You'll Need To Be Successful

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Ability to interpret and apply tax laws, policies, and procedures
Detail oriented with good organizational and time management skills
Demonstrate and practice ethical behavior and confidentiality
Maintain a courteous and friendly attitude when interacting with customers
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance
Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
An outstanding work ethic
Self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Hiring agency prefers:
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 the following courses: 18 hours in the following courses:
Principles of Accounting I and II, Intermediate Accounting I and II, Federal Income Tax, Auditing. The remaining 6 hours may be selected from the following:
Cost Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Business Law, Advanced Auditing, Accounting Systems, Managerial Accounting, Advanced Federal Income Tax, Auditing Problems.