Auditor - Tax​/Corporate Audit

Auditor I - Income Tax / Corporate Audit

Location:

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Salary: $51,500.00 - $54,990.94 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: HD (0181 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE)

Opening Date: 01/08/2026

The Department of Revenue is the primary agency for collecting tax revenues that support state and local governments in Mississippi. For inquiries regarding this position, you can contact DeAndria Trunnell nnel.gov.

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 answer calls and emails regarding the application of corporate tax laws, and respond in a timely and efficient manner. This position will require travel approximately ten (10) months per year, often overnight, and at least eight (8) nights per month.

Travel and mileage are reimbursed.

Benefits:
Remote work opportunities, travel across the county — often overnight, mileage reimbursement, flexible work hours, CPA Benefits Program, Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, Group Health Insurance.

• 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

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.

Agency

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting or related field with a minimum of 24 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

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classification.

Employer:

State of Mississippi

Address: 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201