Audit Team Lead - Individual Income Tax

Salary: $61,416.94 - $83,834.13 Annually

Location: 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: hind

Department: 0181 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Opening Date: 08/12/2026

Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary: $61,416.94

Agency Maximum Salary: $83,834.13

About the Agency: 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 Jennifer Paris via email is.gov

This is a management position responsible for the administration and operation of a tax area(s) by establishing objectives, standards, and control measures to effectively direct and coordinate the tasks and duties of the tax area(s). This position is also responsible for the supervision of the tax area(s) management staff and other employees. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Monitoring, planning, and directing the workload, processes, and procedures of a tax area(s)
• Reporting and developing tax area(s) statistical reports and other analysis as needed
• Implementing and administering tax area(s) system and/or procedural changes due to law changes or other administrative changes
• Developing and supervising staff by overseeing employee training, appraisals, and personnel actions
• Participating in tax area(s) reviews, appeals and hearings
• Serving as a tax expert by representing the Department with other state, local and federal groups and participating in conferences, seminars, and group meetings

• Strong management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Detailed oriented
• Self-motivated
• Outstanding work ethic and ability to work both independently and with others
• Professionalism and ethical behavior

Bachelor's Degree and 4 - 6 years of related experience is required. Agency preferred qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years management experience supervising multiple employees is preferred

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: 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

Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.

Wellness Benefits Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.

Life Insurance All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.

Optional Insurances Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.

Military Leave In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.

Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..us

Deferred Compensation State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.

State Credit Union All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This…